Saint John Chamber ‘Relatively Pleased’ With N.B. Budget
Chamber CEO David Duplisea said he’s pleased with the reduction of the double tax, which the chamber lobbied hard for
Chamber CEO David Duplisea said he’s pleased with the reduction of the double tax, which the chamber lobbied hard for
A flyer reportedly distributed by the New Brunswick Apartment Owners’ Association is being criticized for “pressuring tenants.”
The decision comes as the province forecasts a $299-million deficit this year due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More people will live in the city and put neglected buildings back to work if the province lowers property tax rates that make Saint John less attractive to invest than places like Halifax, says Andrew Costin.
New Brunswick’s apartment owners have been pushing the government to scrap the double tax on rental properties. Now they want renters to raise their voices, too.
Landlords association tells politicians to end the double tax system and it will freeze rents for three years.