Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Steve Lambert
Publication Date: April 13, 2025 - 09:39
Manitoba school tax increases raise questions about property tax changes
April 13, 2025
Recent increases in school taxes have put a dent in the Manitoba government’s estimate of how many homeowners are better off under its new tax-credit system.“We have seen some unexpectedly high increases from school divisions,” Finance Minister Adrien Sala said in an interview.
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