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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 Post Cuts 50 Managerial Positions Amid Financial Struggles

 

Canada Post has announced the layoff of nearly 50 managers as part of a broad corporate restructuring aimed at curbing ongoing financial losses. The Crown corporation, which has faced years of operational and fiscal challenges, confirmed that about half of the impacted managers are based in Ottawa, with the remainder located in Toronto and other regions across the country.

Officials stated that these difficult decisions were made in response to what they described as a “critical financial situation” and “significant operational challenges.” The move follows earlier restructuring efforts—including the elimination of 20 percent of senior roles—to streamline processes and reduce overhead costs, while a federal loan of roughly $1 billion provides temporary financial relief to keep the service running smoothly.

Despite the management cuts, Canada Post assures Canadians that there will be no disruption in mail and parcel services. However, the decision has raised concerns among union representatives, who have long argued that too many managerial positions exist within the organization. As the postal service continues its efforts to modernize and return to financial health, further adjustments may be on the horizon.

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