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Ottawa Backs Down on Digital Tax Dispute Amid Pressure from Trump White House

Canada has reportedly agreed to delay its planned digital services tax (DST) following pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a recent statement from the White House. The tax, which was originally slated to target tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and Google, had been a major sticking point in U.S.-Canada trade discussions. The White House claimed Canada “caved” to U.S. demands after months of negotiations, with Trump’s team arguing the tax unfairly targeted American firms. The Canadian government, however, framed the delay as a strategic move to preserve economic stability and avoid retaliatory tariffs. Critics within Canada argue that the government’s decision reflects a growing trend of yielding to U.S. economic influence, while others say the delay is pragmatic given ongoing global talks about a coordinated approach to taxing digital revenues. The issue remains contentious, and observers are watching closely to see whether Canada will revive th...
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Ontario Caps Rent Increases Below Inflation Rate for 2025

Ontario has announced that the annual rent increase guideline for 2025 will be capped at 2.5 per cent. This rate is currently the lowest in the country and falls below the average inflation rate of 3.1 per cent. The guideline ensures that landlords cannot increase rent beyond this limit without approval from the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Under the Residential Tenancies Act, the cap is set at 2.5 per cent to protect tenants from rising interest rates that could lead to higher rent. Without this cap, the recent inflation rate would have resulted in a 3.1 per cent increase in 2025. It’s important to note that rent increases are not automatic; landlords must provide tenants with at least 90 days’ written notice using the correct form. If tenants believe they’ve received an improper rent increase, they can request a correction from the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Over the last three years, Ontario has seen significant housing starts and rental housing development, making this move a crucial step in maintaining affordability for tenants. 


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