City hall thinks taxpayers can always find ways to trim their family budgets in order to pay new taxes. But city hall seems to think that trimming its own budget is an absolute impossibility
This column was originally printed in the Winnipeg Sun on July 19, 2016
It's both exciting and nerve-wracking for a family to buy a home. There's the anticipation of family dinners and fun in the backyard. But there's also the bill, that big six-digit price tag that will take decades to pay off. Just sign here, here and here for a lifetime of memories and mortgage payments.
Given the wonderful benefits of a family home, and the years of work it takes to pay for it, why would anyone want to make those homes more expensive?