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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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Looming U.S. Port Strike Threatens Supply Chain Stability

 

As the possibility of a U.S. port strike looms, experts warn of severe disruptions to supply chains that could have far-reaching consequences. The potential work stoppage at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports could lead to significant delays, with cargo backlogs lasting for weeks or even months.

Fraser Johnson, a professor at Western University’s Ivey Business School, emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that an East Coast port strike would be “absolutely devastating” to North American supply chains. The breakdown in contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and port operators has heightened concerns, with no resolution in sight.

The impact of such a strike would extend beyond the U.S., affecting global trade and logistics. Businesses reliant on timely shipments could face inventory shortages, increased costs, and operational challenges. As the October 1 deadline approaches, stakeholders are anxiously monitoring the situation, hoping for a resolution that averts a major supply chain crisis.


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