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For Chloe Bow, being single is the only choice that makes sense. “I feel better and happier than I’ve ever been,” she said. The 33-year-old content creator says choosing to remain single isn’t just a way of life, or a way to practise self-care, it’s a path she believes more …
Read More »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. City officials unveiled the proposed changes to the vacant home tax (VHT) during a media briefing on Tuesday. Stephen Conforti, chief financial officer and treasurer, …
Read More »Craft breweries in Ontario could close if taxes aren’t cut, association says
If Ontario doesn’t speed up a review of alcohol taxes and eliminate some of them soon, craft breweries across the province could close before the market expands to convenience stores, the brewers’ association is warning. Scott Simmons, president of Ontario Craft Brewers, said in submissions for the provincial spring budget …
Read More »Halifax waives property taxes owed by residents of historically Black community – Halifax
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 4, 2023 11:34 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Halifax region has waived back taxes owed by three property owners in North Preston, a predominantly African Nova Scotian community where Black settlers weren’t given clear title to their …
Read More »Manitoba Liberal platform contains new spending, higher taxes for some people – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 6, 2023 3:11 pm Updated September 6, 2023 10:25 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba Liberal Party has released its full campaign platform, which includes roughly $1 billion in new spending and higher taxes for some income …
Read More »Toronto exploring new taxes, parking levy to tackle budget deficit – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 17, 2023 11:43 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Officials in Toronto are proposing several measures to tackle the budget crisis facing Canada’s largest city, including raising the land-transfer tax on high-value homes, increasing the vacant homes tax from one …
Read More »Manitoba premier focuses on crime, taxes in speech to Tory party members – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 16, 2023 11:42 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson focused on crime and taxes as she spoke to Progressive Conservative party members at the party’s annual general meeting. Stefanson told members they should be very …
Read More »Inflation, taxes top of mind for Canadians ahead of budget 2023: poll – National
With the federal government set to release its budget for 2023 this week, inflation and taxes are top of mind for many Canadians, new polling shows. Roughly two out of five Canadians, or 43 per cent, want the upcoming budget from the Liberal government to ease the pain of surging …
Read More »Indigenous people aren’t stereotypes: Addressing some of the most common
People often wield the same racist remarks and stereotypes in response to Indigenous needs-based stories or at Indigenous people. When communities need support you’ll often hear, “Isn’t living tax-free enough?” “Jobs are available everywhere,” “I’m tired of ‘natives need this, natives need that,’” “I worked hard and bought my house …
Read More »Canadians missing out on benefits delivered by CRA when taxes not filed – National
Canadians who don’t file their tax returns are sometimes shocked to find out how much money they’re owed by the government for years of missed benefits, says the head of a non-profit organization working to build financial literacy among low-income people. Prosper Canada CEO Elizabeth Mulholland says her organization collaborates …
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