Ontario plans temporary boost to HST rebates on new homes in bid to energize sector
The Ministry of Finance estimates the measure will spark an additional 8,000 housing starts
- By: Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
- March 25, 2026 March 25, 2026
- 09:29
The Ministry of Finance estimates the measure will spark an additional 8,000 housing starts
Voluntary guidance aims to facilitate financing as market continues to grow
Reducing internal trade barriers, boosting energy supplies, key opportunities
Annette Ryan promised to "hold the government's feet to the fire" on spending decisions
Change is meant to combat misconduct, cheating: FSRA
Fee-only advisory firm sets up in Montreal
Temporary measures extended as unemployment holds steady at more than 6.5%
Omnibus bill includes extended period for loss carryback strategy
Proprietary data, keeping humans and regulators in the loop key to strategy
National Bank, CIBC and Scotiabank have so far committed to tracking their energy supply ratios
The bank's benchmark deposit rate has remained at 2% since June 2025
Earnings were down year over year from $933M
Before the war, it was largely expected that the central bank would cut rates
The province is not raising taxes or cutting services as part of the budget
Budget focuses on extensions and changes to support AI, media and culture
Funding supports research on taxation, productivity and public policy
Province’s GDP expected to grow by 1.1% in 2026, if U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are stable
54% of advisors said they have or will tweak portfolios in response
Total compensation ranged from $4 million to $12.3 million
Exam sitting was the last before title protection transition period ends
The central bank held its policy interest rate at 2.25% on Wednesday
Geopolitical uncertainty distracted employers from pension risk strategies
Fed officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year, but have little impact on economic growth
It’s too soon to say what impact the Iran war will have on Canada’s economy: Macklem
Employers requiring more experience, education for open jobs