Taxes

• ‘Shocked and disgusted’: Spike in OPP costs catching Ontario towns off guard

  A spike in the cost for contracting the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is catching some towns by surprise, leaving one mayor feeling 'shocked and disgusted.'

  Canada

  Oct 25
  
• Donors may foot $100K bill for controversial Italy art, Ontario school trustee claims

  The chair of an Ontario school board under fire for a summertime Italy trip claims several donors are 'very interested' in footing the $100,000 bill for artwork it commissioned.

  Education

  Oct 23
  
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• Nova Scotia will drop HST to 14%, Houston says amid early election speculation

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his party will reduce HST in the province next year, dropping to nine per cent from 10 per cent.

  Money

  Oct 23
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• Ontario school trustees ‘deeply regret’ $145K Italy trip, vow to repay expenses

  A group of trustees at an Ontario Catholic school board are apologizing for going to Italy this summer to buy $100,000 worth of artwork for a new school.

  Education

  Oct 17
• Is the CRA doing a good enough job? The agency wants to hear from you

  The Canada Revenue Agency wants to hear from taxpayers on how it can improve its services. Canadians have until Dec. 2 to fill out an online questionnaire.

  Canada

  Sep 27
• Toronto’s vacant home tax gets ‘complete redesign’ after botched rollout

  Toronto’s vacant home tax is getting a “complete redesign” for the 2024 tax season after last year’s botched rollout led to a flood of complaints.

  Politics

  Sep 24
• CRA expands service hours after callers unable to reach agents

  The Canada Revenue Agency has extended its contact centre's service hours for tax enquiries after the taxpayer's ombusperson flagged an issue blocking callers.

  Canada

  Aug 23
• Saskatchewan agriculture industry raises concerns over capital gains tax changes

  A recent change to the capital gains tax by the federal government is leaving Saskatchewan farmers worried about retirement and handing down their property to family.

  Economy

  Aug 20
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• B.C. small businesses prepare list of key concerns ahead of provincial election

  While the group is still collecting answers from businesses in its 70 member districts, two clear themes have already emerged: crime and street disorder and rising costs and taxes.

  Politics

  Jun 20
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• Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce outlines provincial election wishlist

  The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce released a platform for the 2024 provincial election.

  Canada

  Jun 13