Decoding Carbon Pricing in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide to Costs, Mechanisms, and Rebates" Canada has implemented a national pricing strategy on pollution since 2019, yet this policy remains a contentious topic, with the Opposition Conservatives indicating their intent to make it a focal point in the upcoming elections. In this article, we provide an in-depth overview of Canada's carbon pricing, shedding light on its mechanisms, costs, and the intriguing concept of... [read more]

Amidst the surge in real estate activity driven by historically low interest rates during the pandemic, particularly in the pre-construction market across Canada, a concerning trend has emerged. Doug Hoyes, an insolvency trustee at Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Inc., highlights a "double whammy" effect contributing to difficulties faced by an increasing number of homebuyers in finalizing their purchases. As interest rates, which were lowered to 0.25% by the Bank of Canada in... [read more]