Policy

Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit

Policy

Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit

The budget forecasts a deficit of $498M on total spending of $27.3B

By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press |March 25, 2026

3 min read

Ontario plans temporary boost to HST rebates on new homes in bid to energize sector Ontario plans temporary boost to HST rebates on new homes in bid to energize sector

Policy

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

1 min read

Feds extend EI pilot for unemployed workers affected by U.S. tariffs Feds extend EI pilot for unemployed workers affected by U.S. tariffs

Economic Indicators

Feds extend EI pilot for unemployed workers affected by U.S. tariffs

Temporary measures extended as unemployment holds steady at more than 6.5%

By Staff |March 20, 2026

1 min read

C.D. Howe Institute calls for major tax overhaul C.D. Howe Institute calls for major tax overhaul

Policy

C.D. Howe Institute calls for major tax overhaul

Proposal to lower tax rates and simplify or eliminate tax credits could unleash $140B in capital investment

By Finance et Investissement Staff |March 20, 2026

4 min read

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