On September 14, 2023, the federal government announced a welcome relief that will affect owners and developers of purpose-built rental buildings, student housing or seniors housing. New residential ...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit payment ...

Incentivizing construction of new rental homes is a key policy priority for Canadian governments. As discussed in an earlier post, the federal Department of Finance issued a news release on September ...

Make homeownership and affordability a national priority. Reduce taxes, fees, levies and development cost charges. Ease the ...

With the next federal budget less than a month away, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has a golden opportunity to enhance the GST new housing rebate structure to be consistent with Ontario and ...

Last month, the Canadian government announced a new $250 rebate, as well as plans to scrap the GST and HST on certain products over the holidays. While the $250 rebate has gone back to the drawing ...

University of Manitoba provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Manitoba provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. It is a temporary cash transfer of ...