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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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Hostage Deal Breakthrough Amidst Mourning in Israel

In a significant development, mediators have successfully brokered a breakthrough in the Gaza hostage deal, bringing hope amidst the ongoing conflict. The agreement comes as Israel mourns the tragic loss of the Bibas family, who were among the youngest hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas militants.

The deal, finalized in Cairo, involves the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the bodies of Israeli hostages. This breakthrough is expected to ease tensions and maintain the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The agreement was reached just as a funeral procession for Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir, took place in Rishon LeZion, Israel.

The Bibas family, who were kidnapped from their home in Kibbutz Nir Oz, have become a symbol of the trauma suffered by Israel during the conflict. Thousands of mourners gathered to pay their respects, carrying Israeli flags and orange balloons, a new symbol of mourning for the hostages.

The ceasefire deal, brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages and around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners in its first phase. The second phase is expected to involve the release of the remaining hostages and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

As the world watches, the hope is that this breakthrough will pave the way for lasting peace and the swift return of all remaining hostages.





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