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Rental Property Expenses Canadians Forget to Claim (2026 Guide)

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 9 min | Category: Real Estate, Tax Savings, Personal Finance Owning a rental property in Canada comes with a surprisingly generous set of tax deductions — but most landlords only claim the obvious ones. Mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance. Done. What they miss is often worth thousands of dollars in additional deductions every single year. If you own a rental property in Ontario (or anywhere in Canada), this guide walks through every legitimate expense category the CRA allows — including the ones your accountant may not have mentioned. Why This Matters More Than You Think Rental income in Canada is taxed as regular income — meaning at your full marginal rate. At Ontario's combined federal and provincial rates, landlords earning $100,000–$150,000 total income are paying 43% on every dollar of net rental profit. Every $1,000 in legitimate deductions you miss costs you approximately $430 in real taxes . A landlord who forget...

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Canada’s inflation rate drops to 3.1% in October

 


According to Statistics Canada, the annual rate of inflation in Canada held steady at 6.9% in October amid dropping pressure on grocery prices. October’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) reading matches that of September. Economists had been expecting the CPI to accelerate last month as gas prices rose in October. However, prices at the pump were 9.2% higher in October than the month previous, putting blame on a weaker Canadian dollar and cuts in production from OPEC.

The headline rate eased in late 2022 as gasoline prices fell, but key sources of inflationary pressure, including food and shelter, showed little signs of moderating . However, the inflation rate cooled down to 3.1% in October 2023, as gas prices dropped . This is a positive sign for the economy as it indicates that the Bank of Canada’s efforts to ease price pressures are working.

Title: Canada’s Inflation Rate Cools Down to 3.1% in October 2023 as Gas Prices Drop

In conclusion, the inflation rate in Canada has been a cause of concern for the government and the public alike. The recent drop in gas prices has brought some relief to the economy, but the government needs to continue its efforts to bring the inflation rate down to a more manageable level.

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