Innovation will continue with or without capital gains tax hike
It’s unlikely that Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, or any of their early-stage investors were fixated on the capital gains tax rate when they launched their businesses.
Political disconnect leaving Liberals far behind
It’s not at all clear that the Trudeau Liberals are playing the same game as their opponents.
Freeland should find a better way to achieve tax reform
Chrystia Freeland’s tax changes smack much more of poetical expediency or desperation, dressed up as a campaign to single out the richest for not paying their ‘fair share,’ in order to finance a pre-election budget. More research is needed.
Economists, businesses question timing of capital gains tax hike as Canada faces productivity challenges
There is a strong historic connection between capital investment and increases in productivity, says economist Trevor Tombe.
Budget 2024 a missed opportunity to address food affordability
To ensure food affordability, investment is needed to guarantee adequate incomes, rein in corporate profits, and support (w)holistic approaches to food provisioning.
Shortcomings and strategic misses in supporting Canadian agriculture
A glaring omission in the recent budget is its lack of direct support and incentives for innovative agricultural practices.
Federal tax changes will hurt access to health care: CMA
Increasing taxes for doctors may seem like a reasonable proposal to most Canadians, but creating competitive market conditions is critical if we’re serious about fixing access to primary care in this country.
There’s a reason the budget didn’t help the Liberals
Canadians are tired of enormous deficits, they don’t like being bribed with their own money, and there is fatigue with the PM as the bearer of the largesse.
Latest budget a big step for Canada’s financial services ecosystem
The government will finally advance Canada towards consumer-driven finance when it tables legislation signalled in April’s budget.
Canada can solve its productivity ‘emergency’—we just need politicians on board
Governments have other options, like scrapping interprovincial trade barriers and allowing allowing foreign competition.
