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BC’s local governments call for higher taxes for AI data centres

Higher property taxes are one of the ways municipal governments are trying to ensure their communities benefit from the boom in AI data centre development
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Canada’s $1‑trillion investment push promises growth — but raises questions about who benefits

Productivity Mega Deduction: If the projected benefits do not materialize, budget deficits could increase, leaving taxpayers to ultimately foot the bill
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Broad tax reform belongs at the centre of Canada’s growth agenda

An arm’s-length review could simplify the tax system, improve incentives to work and invest and strengthen Canada’s economic resilience, writes Glen Hodgson.
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Alberta: Kneehill council wants dialogue with minister over unpaid oil and gas taxes

Municipal councillors call government talks all smoke and mirrors, a never-ending battle over unpaid property taxes from Alberta’s oil and gas industry
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A short history of welcome mats: How Alberta courted two types of newcomers on the grounds of demand and economic impact

Will Alberta’s tradeoff of tax breaks for tax revenue for AI data centres end like the Alberta is Calling campaign — far too successful for its well-being?
Thought Leaders

Canada can build major projects faster without sacrificing nature protections — here are four practical ways to do it

The Carney government should incorporate natural capital accounting into major project evaluations say Emily McMillan and Akaash Maharaj of Nature Canada
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When companies face hostile takeover threats, they turn to ESG — and the whole community benefits

UM accounting professor and CPA Canada research fellowship recipient Lingyi Zheng asserts ESG investment works as a takeover defence for three main reasons
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New Brunswick: Property tax reforms ‘fall short’ for some local governments

Municipalities in the province are complaining of government overreach as the new Liberal government tries to reform the tax system and lower taxpayer costs
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Cities are closer to Canada’s problems than they are to the money

Municipalities increasingly sit on the front lines of housing, climate and social challenges, but funding has lagged behind their growing responsibilities
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In Vancouver, a billionaire developer catches a garden tax break

Taxpayers on hook for million dollars due to tax avoidance scheme of reclassifying future development properties as gardens, parks while awaiting market uptick
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Canada needs a deeper municipal bond market

Cities own much of Canada’s infrastructure but have limited revenue tools. A stronger municipal bond market could help close the financing gap: Luciano Arvin
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Region of Peel rejects Doug Ford’s ‘major financial burden’ on taxpayers to fund his growth

Officials warn building infrastructure needed to support rapid housing growth placing unsustainable pressure on utility ratepayers and property taxpayers