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2026 PROPERTY TAX & HOUSING CHANGES IN ONTARIO: WHAT’S ACTUALLY CHANGING — AND WHAT ISN’T

A factual review of the 2026 property-related tax changes in Ontario and how they intersect with municipal housing and revenue policies.

Jan 16, 2026

WATERLOO

WATERLOO REGION AMENDS ENCAMPMENT BYLAW WHILE REJECTING REGION-WIDE TENTING PROTOCOL

Regional Council, Special Council Meeting | January 9, 2026 🔹 Council Moves Eviction Deadline To April 2026 And Eliminates Resident Fines Amid Ongoing Superior Court Battle.

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Jan 9, 2026

NIAGARA

NIAGARA REGION 2026 BUDGET PROCESS STALLS AS COUNCIL ORDERS TOP-LEVEL FISCAL REVIEW

Budget Review Committee of the Whole | January 8, 2026 🔹 A Narrow 14-13 Vote Refers The Pending 6.98% Tax Increase Back To The Regional Chair And CEO For Scrutiny, Delaying Final Approval Until February.

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Jan 8, 2026

TINY TOWNSHIP

TINY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL DELAYS NEW REMUNERATION FRAMEWORK AMID DEBATE OVER PENSIONS AND PAY TRANSPARENCY

Committee of the Whole Meeting, January 7, 2026 🔹Residents and Council Diverge on Proposed Shift to Living-Wage Model and Elimination of Long-Term Benefits Ahead of 2026 Election.

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Jan 7, 2026

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Jan 7, 2026

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WATERLOO REGION FACES HEATED DEBATE OVER 100 VICTORIA ENCAMPMENT BYLAW AMENDMENTS

Regional Council, Public Input Meeting | January 7, 2026 🔹 Residents And Advocates Clash Over Human Rights, Taxpayer Costs, And Proposed Eviction Of Un-housed Populations To Make Way For Transit Hub.

WATERLOO

Group Calling Out Local Governments For Overspending, Growing Taxes

Aug 22, 2025

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Group Calling Out Local Governments For Overspending, Growing Taxes

The Property Taxpayers Alliance is seeking greater accountability from local governments, which, in their opinion, are overspending and lacking transparency.

WATERLOO

Municipalities Should Be Focused On Efficiency

Aug 14, 2025

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Municipalities Should Be Focused On Efficiency

Rather than spending more, why aren’t we discussing ways to achieve lower municipal cost through greater operational efficiency and effectiveness?

WATERLOO

Cambridge Budget Survey Called Biased By Taxpayers Group

Jun 22, 2025

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Cambridge Budget Survey Called Biased By Taxpayers Group

‘For a survey to have any meaning whatsoever, and have statistical significance, it must be conducted independently, ask relevant questions, and provide context,’ says a CambridgeToday.ca reader’.

WATERLOO

Homeowners Being ‘Crushed’ By Ever Increasing Property Taxes

Jun 6, 2025

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Homeowners Being ‘Crushed’ By Ever Increasing Property Taxes

Hespeler reader criticizes what he sees as unnecessary infrastructure upgrades and calls for greater transparency in how public money is spent

NIAGARA

Number Of St. Catharines Properties In Tax Arrears Soars Under Current Council

May 1, 2025

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Number Of St. Catharines Properties In Tax Arrears Soars Under Current Council

In just two years under Mayor Mat Siscoe’s leadership, the number of properties in tax arrears in St. Catharines has surged by 34% above pre-administration averages, raising alarms about affordability and municipal fiscal policies.

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2026 PROPERTY TAX & HOUSING CHANGES IN ONTARIO: WHAT’S ACTUALLY CHANGING — AND WHAT ISN’T

WATERLOO REGION AMENDS ENCAMPMENT BYLAW WHILE REJECTING REGION-WIDE TENTING PROTOCOL

NIAGARA REGION 2026 BUDGET PROCESS STALLS AS COUNCIL ORDERS TOP-LEVEL FISCAL REVIEW

TINY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL DELAYS NEW REMUNERATION FRAMEWORK AMID DEBATE OVER PENSIONS AND PAY TRANSPARENCY

Property Taxpayers Alliance

MORE NEWS

WATERLOO REGION FACES HEATED DEBATE OVER 100 VICTORIA ENCAMPMENT BYLAW AMENDMENTS

Group Calling Out Local Governments For Overspending, Growing Taxes

Municipalities Should Be Focused On Efficiency

Cambridge Budget Survey Called Biased By Taxpayers Group

Homeowners Being ‘Crushed’ By Ever Increasing Property Taxes

Number Of St. Catharines Properties In Tax Arrears Soars Under Current Council

Property Taxpayers Alliance

Property Taxpayers Alliance

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