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Canada’s 2026 Federal Tax Brackets: The Five Income Ranges After Indexation

Canada’s federal income tax system adjusts each year to keep pace with inflation, and the 2026 tax year reflects another round of indexation. These updates ensure that taxpayers aren’t pushed into higher tax brackets simply because their incomes rise with the cost of living. For 2026, the inflation adjustment increases all bracket thresholds, and the fully implemented lowest tax rate of 14% remains in effect. The Five Federal Tax Brackets for 2026 After applying the annual indexation factor, the federal tax brackets for 2026 are: 2026 Taxable Income Range Federal Tax Rate Up to about $57,000 14% $57,000 – $114,000 20.5% $114,000 – $177,000 26% $177,000 – $252,000 29% Over $252,000 33% These ranges reflect the inflation‑adjusted thresholds used to calculate federal income tax for the year. Why Indexation Matters Indexation prevents “bracket creep,” a situation where taxpayers pay more tax simply because inflation pushes their income into a higher bracket. By adjusting ...
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NDP Blasts Ford for Washington Trip: Ethics Complaint Filed Over Alleged Partisan Use of Taxpayer Funds

 

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles has formally lodged an ethics complaint with the province’s Integrity Commissioner over Premier Doug Ford’s recent Washington, D.C. trip. The complaint alleges that Ford blurred the lines between official government business and partisan campaigning by leveraging taxpayer-funded travel for electioneering purposes. A campaign-style video—initially posted with the Progressive Conservative party logo—has come under fire for suggesting that the trip was used to boost his re-election campaign, even after the logo was later removed. 

Ford made the trip in his capacity both as Ontario’s premier and as chair of the Council of the Federation, meeting with U.S. lawmakers to counter potential punitive tariffs amid threats from President Donald Trump. Despite assertions that the visit was intended to serve Ontario’s economic interests, Stiles argues that such actions constitute a misuse of public funds. “His actions have repeatedly and intentionally blurred the lines between official provincial business and partisan promotion,” she stated, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability. 

Critics from both the NDP and Liberal ranks contend that the trip, especially during the middle of a snap election, undermines democratic integrity by prioritizing political gain over the public good. The complaint calls for an investigation into whether government resources were inappropriately used to produce campaign content and whether proper protocols were followed during the trip. 

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