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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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Don Davies Appointed Interim Leader of NDP Amid Party Transition

 

In a significant shift for the New Democratic Party (NDP), British Columbia MP Don Davies has been appointed as the interim leader following the resignation of Jagmeet Singh. The decision was made by the party’s federal council, which convened after the NDP’s disappointing performance in the recent federal election.

Davies, who previously served as the party’s health critic, played a key role in negotiating dental care and pharmacare legislation with the Liberal government. His leadership comes at a critical time, as the NDP faces challenges after losing official party status, with only seven seats remaining in the House of Commons.

The party has yet to determine the rules and timing for a leadership contest to select a permanent leader. In the meantime, Davies is expected to focus on rebuilding support, strengthening party infrastructure, and advocating for core NDP policies, including public health care, affordable housing, and fair taxation.

With the NDP at a crossroads, Davies’ leadership will be instrumental in shaping the party’s future direction and strategy. His experience and commitment to progressive policies may help the party regain momentum in the coming months.


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