CRA Incentive Program Overhaul
Summary
With only about 14 years left in the CRA's lifespan, the old incentive structure took 17-18 years to pay back — longer than the CRA will exist. The fix: an 8% cap instead of 12%, a 70/30 split instead of 50/50, and just four bonus categories left.
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Smaller per-project incentives, but paid back within the CRA's remaining life so tax increment returns sooner.
Developers still get incentives but the CRA keeps more tax increment on hand for its final years.
Developers planning big projects will see smaller checks back from the CRA.
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