Mayoral candidate stances on 5 major Toronto election issues
John Tory’s biggest threat is Jennifer Keesmaat who entered the race mid-summer after Premier Doug Ford’s council-cutting decision threw the campaign into chaos. Continue reading
Taxes
Kelowna, Okanagan real estate board still opposing speculation tax
The City of Kelowna says the B.C. government’s proposed speculation tax could have unintended consequences. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Budget shortfall proves cap and trade was funding Wynne government coffers
The Ontario budget shortfall left from the cancellation of cap and trade proves the Wynne Liberals were using the money to pad their own coffers. Continue reading
B.C. government introduces legislation to bring in speculation tax, employer health tax
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Government has introduced the details around the controversial speculation tax. Continue reading
BC families paying almost $1,000 more in taxes under the NDP: Fraser Institute
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
“The average British Columbian family is going to be facing a $1,000 tax increase, relative to what they had under the Liberal government.” Continue reading
LaSalle Legion Post faces closure over municipal taxes
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The legion post in LaSalle is racing against the clock in the hopes that the province will reverse a decision to strip it of its not-for-profit status before the city can foreclose on it for non-payment of taxes. Continue reading
Bob Layton: Needing a better tax plan
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is suggesting what he thinks is a better way of taxing us. Continue reading
Municipal leaders put pressure on provincial government to change speculation tax
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Municipal leaders from across British Columbia voted on Tuesday to get the Union of B.C. Municipalities to push the B.C. government to to give local government the power to put in place an empty home tax. Continue reading
Manitobans won’t be charged PST on legal pot
By Kevin Hirschfield Reporter
Manitobans will not have to pay PST on pot when it becomes legal on Oct. 17. Continue reading
Manitoba authorities seize half a million illegal smokes, cigars
A traffic stop on a rural Manitoba road netted authorities 470,000 illegal cigarettes and 2,000 cigars. Continue reading
