Property Tax

03 Sep

‘Families Are Working More, But Falling Further Behind’: Jagruti Bhatt Unloads on Brampton’s Affordability Crisis

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaaffordability, Brampton, Jagruti Bhatt, municipal election, Property Tax, rental licensing

Brampton (Rajeev Sharma): Brampton families are working harder, paying more and getting squeezed from every direction, mayoral candidate Jagruti Bhatt told National Times, as she unveiled an aggressive six-point affordability agenda aimed at tackling what she describes as a growing cost-of-living crisis in the city. In an exclusive conversation with National Times, Bhatt said the financial pressure on Brampton households has reached a point where families can work multiple jobs and still struggle to cover basic monthly expenses. Her campaign estimates that a typical household may face $5,000 to $7,500 or more every month when housing, property taxes, auto insurance,…

05 Mar

Property Tax Shock for Calgarians: 21% Provincial Hike Sparks Anger and Political Backlash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaAlberta Budget, Calgary, Danielle Smith, Jeromy Farkas, Property Tax, Tax Hike

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of Calgary are facing growing financial anxiety after the Alberta government announced a significant increase in the provincial education portion of property taxes. The move by the governing United Conservative Party under Premier Danielle Smith could push the provincial share of property taxes collected in Calgary up by around 21%, creating what many city officials are calling one of the most serious tax pressures on homeowners in recent years. Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas has strongly criticized the decision, warning that the increase could translate into hundreds of dollars more per year for the average homeowner. Although…