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How to Pay Less Tax in Ontario in 2026 — A Complete Guide for Canadians

             Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 10 min | Category: Tax Savings, Personal Finance If you live in Ontario, you already know the tax bite is real. Between federal and provincial income tax, you could be handing over 43% or more of every extra dollar you earn. The good news? The Canadian tax system is loaded with legal ways to keep more of your money — and most people aren't using all of them. This guide covers every major strategy available to Ontario residents in 2026, from basic deductions to advanced moves that most people miss. Whether you're employed, self-employed, or earning investment income, there's something here for you. Why Ontario Residents Pay More Tax Than Most Canadians Ontario's combined federal and provincial marginal tax rates are among the highest in Canada. Here's what you're actually paying depending on your income in 2026: Taxable Income Combined Federal + Ontario Rate Up to $51,446 ~20.0...
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Canadian Housing Starts Plunge 22% in November as Higher Rates Bite



Canadian housing starts fell by 22% in November from the previous month, missing estimates by a wide margin, as higher borrowing costs hurt groundbreaking on multiple unit and single-family detached urban homes, data from the national housing agency showed on Friday.

The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of housing starts fell to 212,624 units from a downwardly revised 272,264 units in October, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) said. Economists polled by Reuters expected starts to decrease to 257,100 in November.

As the more difficult borrowing conditions and labour shortages now seem to be showing in the starts numbers, we can expect to see continued slower starts rates in the coming months, according to CMHC’s deputy chief economist Kevin Hughes.


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