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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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Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General as Matt Gaetz Withdraws Amid Scandal

 

Former President Donald Trump has tapped former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to serve as his Attorney General in his 2024 presidential campaign’s proposed Cabinet. The announcement comes after Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration amid allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has consistently denied.

Bondi, a staunch Trump ally, served as Florida’s Attorney General from 2011 to 2019 and was a prominent figure in Trump’s impeachment defense team in 2020. Known for her conservative stance on legal and social issues, Bondi’s appointment signals a continuation of Trump’s alignment with loyalists in key roles.

Other Key Cabinet Picks

Trump has also outlined several other choices for his potential Cabinet. These include:

  • Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State: Pompeo previously held the position during Trump’s first term, where he spearheaded diplomatic efforts like the Abraham Accords.
  • Larry Kudlow as Treasury Secretary: Kudlow, Trump’s former economic advisor, is a prominent advocate for supply-side economics.
  • Rick Perry as Energy Secretary: Perry, a former Texas governor, held this position during Trump’s earlier administration and remains a proponent of fossil fuel development.

Gaetz, a controversial figure in the Republican Party, withdrew his name after facing renewed scrutiny over past allegations of sexual misconduct. The claims have resurfaced in the wake of Trump’s consideration of him for the Attorney General post, despite Gaetz’s continued denials.

As Trump moves forward with his campaign, his Cabinet selections underline his strategy of leaning on familiar faces and staunch allies to help shape his policy direction.


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