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Federal Government Proposes Tax Adjustments Following Speech from the Throne

Justin Barber

May 28, 2025 — 1 min read

The Department of Finance Canada tabled a notice of Ways and Means Motion in Parliament on May 27, 2025, proposing changes to federal tax laws. According to the department, the proposals include a middle class tax cut, changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for first-time home buyers, and the removal of the consumer carbon price from law.

The Department of Finance Canada indicated that these measures were part of the legislative agenda announced after the 2025 Speech from the Throne.

According to details provided by the department, the proposed middle class tax cut is intended to provide relief for nearly 22 million Canadians, with potential savings for families of up to $840. The proposal to eliminate the GST applies to first-time home buyers purchasing new homes valued up to $1 million, with possible savings listed at up to $50,000 for eligible buyers. The department also proposed lowering the GST for new homes between $1 million and $1.5 million when purchased by first-time buyers.

The Department of Finance Canada stated that the removal of the consumer carbon price from law would become effective April 1, 2025, following its cancellation. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of Finance and National Revenue François-Philippe Champagne issued statements regarding the proposed measures.

Smooth Rock Falls Cancels August 5, 2025 Council Meeting

The Regular Council Meeting scheduled for August 5, 2025 in Smooth Rock Falls has been cancelled, according to a notice posted by the Corporation of the Town of Smooth Rock Falls on its official website. The next meeting is planned for Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Highway 11 Corridor in Black River-Matheson

The Ontario Clean Water Agency issued a boil water advisory on July 23, 2025, affecting residents along the Highway 11 corridor in Black River-Matheson. The advisory instructs households and businesses in the area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, washing food, brushing teeth, or making ice.

Weather report for Jul 23, 2025

Mild start to the day across Northeast Ontario, with temperatures this morning ranging from 14°C to 15°C in communities like Timmins, Hearst, Kapuskasing, and Moosonee. Expect plenty of sunshine, especially early, with skies staying mostly clear through the afternoon and highs climbing to 24°C or 25°C

Railway Crossing Upgrades Set for Black River-Matheson in Late July and August

Ontario Northland is scheduled to upgrade two railway crossings in Black River-Matheson during the last week of July and the first week of August, according to a public notice issued by the Township on July 22. The Township notice states that work will take place daily from 7:00 a.

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Smooth Rock Falls Cancels August 5, 2025 Council Meeting

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Highway 11 Corridor in Black River-Matheson

Weather report for Jul 23, 2025

Railway Crossing Upgrades Set for Black River-Matheson in Late July and August