Notley’s tax hikes compounded a bad year for Alberta
Aside from the approval of two crucial pipeline projects, Alberta didn’t have much to celebrate in 2016
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Author: Steve Lafleur
B.C.’s interest-free loans could hurt new homebuyers
Stoking demand for housing without a significant increase in housing stock will likely do more harm than good
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Yes, the Alberta tax advantage is gone
The Notley government’s decision to undermine Alberta’s tax advantage by increasing tax rates has harmed the province’s growth prospects
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Toronto needs road tolls to tame gridlock
Congestion costs the area’s economy billions of dollars a year, reducing people’s job options, delaying deliveries and increasing emissions
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Vancouver’s tax on vacant homes misses the point
When new homes don’t keep up with demand, buyers or renters bid for a dwindling pool of listings, pushing prices up and people out
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