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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Finance says federal tax cut still benefits Canadians despite reduced credits
The federal government is defending its new income tax cut against criticism that it reduces the value of tax credits relied upon by seniors, caregivers and Canadians with disabilities, arguing most taxpayers will still come out ahead.
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The Motley Fool
· Jun 28, 2026
Social Security Benefit Cuts Have a Less Obvious but Very Scary Consequence
It's even more bad news for seniors.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 28, 2026
Business Weekend | 28 June
Labor cuts a deal with the Greens to pass changes to CGT and negative gearing through parliament, clearance rates are at the lowest level since the global financial crisis. Plus, some Australians are using AI to fill out their tax returns.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Ontario surpasses Quebec in corporate subsidies, new report says
Ontario could have lowest corporate tax rate in North America if it replaced subsidies with cuts, MEI says
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· Jul 2, 2026
Randall Denley: Ontario is an ‘economic powerhouse’ with an empathy deficit
For welfare for single employable people, only Nova Scotia offered less. On support for disability, Ontario is in the middle of the pack
The Japan Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Takaichi says consumption tax cut would last only two years
Asked if the cut would expire after two years even if the economy worsened, the prime minister said the measure is only a bridge until a refundable tax credit program is created.
Rabble.ca
· Jul 3, 2026
Finance Minister Jason Nixon admits Alberta just missed its annual fiscal report deadline
Government news release fails to mention the omission actually breaks the law, but there’s no penalty, so why worry? The post Finance Minister Jason Nixon admits Alberta just missed its annual fiscal report deadline appeared first on rabble.ca.
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