S&P Global cites more spending and debt in decision
Quebec hit hardest, Ontario holding up, B.C. faring worse
Basic personal amount would increase, and small biz tax rate would drop while threshold would increase to $700K
Provincial budget states the move will save taxpayers $160 million a year by 2028
Province tops Canada with 1.7% probate tax on the value of an estate
Repairing the health-care system is the centrepiece of the provincial government’s $14.4-billion budget
Inflation is pushing more people into higher brackets
Regulators in North America believe more than $1 billion has been lost to crypto scammers since 2021
Revenues $1.3B over budget but net debt topped $16B
Conflicting case law continues to create uncertainty