Greens say 20 per cent tax on sweet drinks would reduce diabetes
The Manitoba Green Party plans to bring in a tax on sweet drinks if it wins the Sept. 10 election. Continue reading
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White Rock wants version of Vancouver’s empty homes tax — but provincial rules stand in the way
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
White Rock will ask the Union of B.C. Municipalities to amend provincial rules to allow authority to implement a vacancy tax like Vancouver’s. Continue reading
City of Vancouver facing multiple lawsuits over empty homes tax
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Homeowners and a property developer have launched separate suits against the city for unfairly levying the tax. Continue reading
‘A huge amount of stress’: Vancouver businesses say property taxes have them at the brink
With the property tax deadline arriving in Vancouver, a group of businesses says they’re being stretched to the limit. Continue reading
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Some Manitoba businesses overcharging on new 7% PST rate
By Marek Tkach Reporter
Some businesses in Winnipeg have not adjusted their financial systems to accommodate the newly implemented PST cut. Continue reading
Free income tax filing program for low-income people in Saskatoon sets record
Community volunteer income tax program organizers are reporting that 2018’s record for returns has already been surpassed in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver living wage dips for first time in 11 years: CCPA
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the 2019 living wage for the region is $19.50, down $1.41 from last year, largely due to new provincial funding for childcare. Continue reading
Cameco awarded $10M for legal fees incurred in tax dispute with CRA
One of Saskatchewan’s largest mining companies is getting over $10 million in legal costs reimbursed by the federal government. Continue reading
Vancouver council approves 2% tax shift from businesses to homeowners
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“If small businesses, local businesses are important to you, you can’t keep increasing taxes like this. It’s putting us right out of the market.” Continue reading
Hamilton man sentenced for making false child tax benefit claims
The Canada Revenue Agency says Edwin Woghiren was sentenced earlier this month to a one year conditional sentence and a fine over $115, 000. Continue reading