The $50,000 Rebate Just Became Law. Here's What It Means for K-W.

Bill C-4 received Royal Assent last Thursday, and most people in this region haven't heard about it yet. First-time buyers of new homes can now recover up to $50,000 in federal tax. If you signed a purchase agreement after March 19, 2025, you may already qualify and not know it. We break down exactly who it helps, what the fine print actually says, and why Waterloo Region buyers are better positioned than almost anyone else in Ontario to capture the full benefit. Plus: the income tax cut already in your paycheque, a St. Patrick's Day preview, and why 30% of this city being born outside Canada is the most underreported economic story of the year.