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Alberta to give municipalities relief on oil and gas uncollected tax

Alberta to give municipalities relief on oil and gas uncollected tax

Cost estimate of program determined once applications received from municipalities, $10 million cap The Alberta government is supporting municipalities by providing a tax credit for uncollectable education property taxes on oil and gas properties, according to an Alberta government press release. Municipalities collect education property taxes on behalf of the province through their municipal property […]

By November 16, 2017 0 Comments Read More →
Ecofiscal urges Canadian municipalities to make users pay for water services

Ecofiscal urges Canadian municipalities to make users pay for water services

90% of Canadians get drinking water from local municipality Municipal water and wastewater services are vital to our health, the economy, and the environment, according to a new report from Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission. These networks of infrastructure produce and deliver clean drinking water and remove and treat wastewater. Yet there are hidden problems in many […]

By September 26, 2017 0 Comments Read More →