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Globe and Mail - Business • 2026-10-02
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Ontario homeowners face potential property tax shocks as a six-year freeze on property valuations nears its end, with significant implications for tax bills depending on individual home value changes. An unconventional house-sitting strategy allowed a Yellowknife couple to save a substantial down payment for a home in Whitehorse. The Globe's editorial board argues against making mortgage interest payments tax-deductible, citing potential price inflation and negative impacts on federal finances.
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