The vacant unit tax shouldn't treat people this way | Opinion | Page 874 | Unpublished
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Author: Aaron Hutchins
Publication Date: February 10, 2026 - 11:00

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The vacant unit tax shouldn't treat people this way | Opinion

February 10, 2026
It’s good to see Ottawa city councillors are talking about their punitive vacant unit tax, but it would be markedly better if they were prepared to dump the cash grab that penalizes people who don’t rent or sell vacant properties as quickly as the city would like. Read More


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