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Building Industry Seeks Extension
for Vacant Homes Tax in Toronto
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Oakville and Halton continue to develop Vacant Homes Tax policy | |
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Toronto region homebuilders are asking the city to extend the time they have to start paying the new vacant home tax on unsold housing units, a recent Star article suggests.
This comes after a Statistics Canada report found that 20.2 per cent of owners are investors.
Toronto's vacant home tax applies to condos or other homes that are owned by the developer if they have been vacant for more than six months in 2022 and are within the residential tax class, said Casey Brendon, director of Revenue Services with the City of Toronto.
On April 20, 2022 Halton Regional Council unanimously approved the Vacant Homes Tax staff report.
Based on water usage data, Ernst and Young estimates that 4,700 homes in the Halton Region sit vacant.
It also projects that over a 10-year period, the tax would encourage owners of 330 vacant homes to sell or rent their properties.
"Oakville is working with Halton Region as we develop a vacant homes tax. The Town is gathering Oakville and Halton statistics and will share the results with the public." - Mayor Rob Burton
|  | Ernst & Young's report to Halton Regional Council, March 2022 | |
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CCAH Black History Month
kick off the biggest ever
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Mayor Burton joined the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) and members of the community to kick off Black History Month at the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts.
The celebration included guest speaker Diana Cooper-Clarke and musical performances by Arlene Duncan, Miriam Lee, the Oakville Choral Society and the CCAH Steel Band; Legacy Voices from local community members; and messages from community partners reflecting on the 2023 theme of “Connecting Communities.”
"It was great to join my friends at the CCAH and members of our community to kick off Black History Month in the Town of Oakville. I encourage residents to explore and participate in the many activities offered for Black History Month throughout the month of February." - Mayor Rob Burton
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Halton Region
maintains AAA
Credit Rating
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On February 3, 2023, Moody’s Investors Service affirmed their credit opinion of Halton Region’s rating, maintaining it at the highest rating of AAA over the past 30 years.
The Moody report highlights the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Halton's largest
employer, which is in the process of a $1.8 billion retooling of its Oakville plant for electric vehicles with significant provincial and federal funding support.
The region is shown to benefit from a skilled labour force, and has historically outperformed Ontario on several economic and labor market indicators.
Additionally, Halton's economy rebounded in 2021 with an estimated real GDP growth of 6.4%, with further growth estimated by the region in 2022 at 2.8%.
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Council hears delegations on
development proposals
at Special P&D Meeting
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Special Planning and Development Council meeting of February 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. | |
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At yesterday's Special Planning and Development Council, presentations and delegations were heard on the following developments:
- 2163 and 2169 Sixth Line
- 217 and 227 Cross Avenue
- 571, 581 and 587-595 Argus Road
- 166 South Service
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Councillor Tom Adams re-elected
Chair of Credit Valley Conservation
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Oakville's Ward 6 Regional and Town Councillor, Tom Adams was elected as Chair of Credit Valley Conservation at the inaugural 2023 board meeting.
“I thank the board members for their continued support as we focus on protecting, restoring and enhancing our local natural environment,” said Councillor Tom Adams.
“Our Board will continue nurturing the connections between our dedicated staff, partners and community that sustain us as we face challenges to our watershed.”
Credit Valley Conservation is a local conservation authority established by the Ontario government in 1954 to protect, restore and enhance the natural environment of the Credit River Watershed.
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Experience Oakville's culinary scene
during Taste of Oakville
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Taste of Oakville returns February 15 to March 10. With over 30 different restaurants to choose from, there are delicious options to satisfy every craving.
New in 2023, select restaurants will have live music each Tuesday evening throughout the event.
“We’re thrilled to feature local musicians at Taste of Oakville this year,” said Rebecca Edgar, executive director of Visit Oakville which organizes Taste.
“Along with promoting local talent, we believe it will add to the ambience and enjoyment of the Taste experience.”
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Town offering free
Family Day activities
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The Town of Oakville’s popular Family Day event returns on Monday, February 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a variety of facilities across Oakville.
The event, sponsored by Sagen Canada, invites families to enjoy free events and activities for all ages and abilities.
“Build your Family Day tradition with us by exploring the many free and unique activities being offered across Oakville. There’s something for everyone with more than 100 activities put on by our dedicated staff and community partners.”
- Mayor Rob Burton
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Residents encouraged to attend
February 8 Budget open house
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The Town of Oakville is holding a virtual public open house on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 7 to 8 p.m. to share highlights of the proposed 2023 Budget and answer questions from residents and resident associations, businesses and community groups.
Register now by emailing budget@oakville.ca and a Zoom link will be provided.
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'Down Markedly': House prices plummeting in Oakville and Burlington as well as Milton and Halton hills while real estate sales are going up
The average price for a home in Halton is coming down significantly, according to a new real estate report.
These are just some of the findings as the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) released its January report recently and it shows some major real estate differences in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills.
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Construction of new Oakville seniors apartment approved by Halton Region
A new four-story apartment building for seniors is going up on Kerr St. in Oakville.
Construction of the new seniors’ supportive housing facility was approved by Halton Regional Council at a recent Jan. 25 meeting.
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Ontario Preparing People and Communities for Future Emergencies
The Ontario government released its first-ever Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan, helping to ensure Ontarians are prepared for and safe during future emergencies like cyber security threats, pandemics or natural disasters.
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Ontario's economy to slow sharply, but rebound next year: fiscal watchdog
The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario says the province’s economic growth is expected to slow sharply this year with a modest recovery beginning next year.
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Health-care system 'hasn't been delivering' as it should, Trudeau says ahead of funding talks
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he recognizes the strained health-care system needs a cash injection to help it overcome a series of challenges from staffing issues to surgery backlogs and an acute shortage of family doctors.
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Canada will send an 'initial' $10M for earthquake help as Turkey declares emergency
Canada is sending $10 million in aid to help with the response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.
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Biden seeks to overcome leadership concerns in 2nd State of Union address
President Joe Biden is ready to offer a reassuring assessment of the nation’s condition rather than roll out flashy policy proposals as he delivers his second State of the Union address seeking to overcome pessimism in the country and concerns about his own leadership.
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Protests in France continue against pension reform: 'Retirement not a waiting room for death'
Public transport, schools and refinery supplies were disrupted in France on Tuesday as trade unions led a third wave of nationwide strikes a day after pension reform legislation began its bumpy passage through parliament, which said people must work two years longer — meaning until the age of 64 for most.
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Development Applications by Ward | |
$2,500 Digital Transformation Grants NOW available | |
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Applications are now being accepted for the $2,500 Digital Transformation Grants! Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2023, or until funds are fully exhausted. There are a limited number of grants available, so businesses are encouraged to apply early!
It is free to apply and the process is simple:
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Register your business at digitalmainstreet.ca/ontariogrants/ and complete the digital assessment.
- Pass the pre-qualification quiz, complete the 2.5 hours of online training, and develop your Digital Transformation Plan.
- Apply for a $2,500 grant.
Businesses can register for a free webinar to learn more about the Digital Transformation Grant 4.0 program.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM EST
Register today!
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Town of Oakville
1225 Trafalgar Road,
Oakville, Ontario
mayor@oakville.ca
905-845-6601
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