AT 5pm on October 19, 2011, the Federal Government announced the most exciting news ever for our region - Halifax/Nova Scotia/Irving get $25 BILLION to build 21 combat ships for the navy.
CBC News intervewed various people in Halifax...
"It means that we're going to be able to bring people home and to allow them to have prosperity here in the province" — Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on October 20, 2011
Proposed in Federal Budget 2009
Action to Stimulate Housing Construction
The Government is providing $7.8 billion to build quality housing, stimulate
construction, encourage home ownership and enhance energy efficiency. Measures
include a Home Renovation Tax Credit providing up to $1,350 in tax relief to an
estimated 4.6 million Canadian families, up to $750 in tax relief for first-time ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on February 25, 2009
The government has earmarked $15 million to nudge Canadians with RRSPs into buying homes. Now you can withdraw $25,000 tax free from your RRSP to buy or build a first home - up from $20,000.
The Home Buyers' Plan (HBP)
The Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) is a program that allows you to withdraw up to $25,000 from your registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home for yourself ...
Posted by Paulette Upshall
on January 28, 2009