Mark Cheatley, RE/MAX Hallmark Realty Ltd.
724 Pape Ave M4K 3S7 Toronto, ON, Canada

Believe it or not, the Ontario Government actually listens sometimes! "No Extension of MLTT December 1, 2015 -- The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ted McMeekin announced today that the government will not give municipalities outside of Toronto the ability to charge a municipal land transfer tax (MLTT). You said "no" and they listened.... REALTORS mounted a strong campaign against this proposal, and TREB Members played an integral role in speaking out. As a result, Realtors have helped stop one of the largest potential tax increases on home ownership." In a world of constant deficits and increasing taxes, this is amazing.

Every once in awhile, politicians listen to the desires of their constituents. The Ontario government recently voted to stop the spread of the Municipal Land Transfer Tax, so it remains a Toronto only phenomenon. Hallelujah! Realtors , and many indviduals, lobbied extensively on this matter over the past few months. For this, we say Thank You!... Best, Mark "On December 1, 2015, the Government of Ontario announced that it would not be extending Municipal Land Transfer Tax powers to municipalities. In doing so, the province has protected the Canadian Dream of homeownership for future generations. This was due in large part to the thousands of Ontarians like you who made their voices heard by sending emails, letters and sharing their opposition on social channels."

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