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Rental Property Expenses Canadians Forget to Claim (2026 Guide)

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 9 min | Category: Real Estate, Tax Savings, Personal Finance Owning a rental property in Canada comes with a surprisingly generous set of tax deductions — but most landlords only claim the obvious ones. Mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance. Done. What they miss is often worth thousands of dollars in additional deductions every single year. If you own a rental property in Ontario (or anywhere in Canada), this guide walks through every legitimate expense category the CRA allows — including the ones your accountant may not have mentioned. Why This Matters More Than You Think Rental income in Canada is taxed as regular income — meaning at your full marginal rate. At Ontario's combined federal and provincial rates, landlords earning $100,000–$150,000 total income are paying 43% on every dollar of net rental profit. Every $1,000 in legitimate deductions you miss costs you approximately $430 in real taxes . A landlord who forget...

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Trudeau's Zoom Call Sparks Cabinet Shake-Up: Freeland Out, Carney In

In a surprising turn of events, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau informed Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland over a Zoom call that she would be replaced by Mark Carney. This unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising questions about the future direction of Canada's economic policies.

Freeland, who has been a key figure in Trudeau's cabinet, reportedly received the news during a virtual meeting, highlighting the modern approach to significant political decisions. The decision to replace Freeland with Carney, a former Governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, suggests a shift towards a more technocratic approach to managing the country's finances.

The announcement has sparked a flurry of reactions from political analysts and the public alike. Many are speculating about the reasons behind this sudden change and what it means for the Liberal government's economic strategy moving forward. Freeland's departure marks the end of an era, and Carney's appointment signals a new chapter in Canada's financial leadership.

As the dust settles, all eyes will be on Carney as he steps into his new role, tasked with navigating the country through its economic challenges and opportunities. The political landscape in Ottawa is sure to be closely watched in the coming days as further details emerge about this significant cabinet reshuffle.

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