How Bill 23 Affects Markham
Tax Increase of 2% in 2023 due to Bill 23
Tax increase of 78% in 2024 to 2026 due to Bill 23
Total tax increase of 93.3% in 2024 to 2026
Source: yorkregion.com
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Tax Increase of 2% in 2023 due to Bill 23
Tax increase of 78% in 2024 to 2026 due to Bill 23
Total tax increase of 93.3% in 2024 to 2026
Source: yorkregion.com
"Scarpitti called on the province to follow through on its promise, made shortly after the provincial election, to work with a special task force including municipal leaders.
‘The fact that the very task force they set out to work with hasn’t been appointed, never met, begs the question, where did this policy get developed?’ Scarpitti said.”
Source: The Peterborough Examiner
“Loss of city funds for future Community Centre in Markham Ward 2
Substantial increase in property tax due to inflation and the financial pressure from Bill 23”
Source: March 2023 Newsletter
Firmly against Bill 23
“Of course Bill 23, changes to the Greenbelt, and shenanigans around the Premier and his daughter's wedding remain front and centre -- with very direct impacts on Markham.”
Source: March 2023 Newsletter
Firmly against Bill 23.
“A sudden increase in property taxes in order to give developers more profits is an extremely unwelcomed act from the province.”
“In particular, Bill 23 will make the provision of land for municipal parks much more difficult.”
Source: Andrew Keyes Website
“Bill 23 has an over $1 Billion financial impact over 10 years to the City of Markham, restricting the City’s ability to collect development charges resulting in less money for the City to build parks, roads, trails, community centres and libraries. “
Source: Website