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Show Me the Money: Tax, Infrastructure and Who Pays?
Taxes shape more than government revenue. They shape trust. In this episode of “Canada’s Economy, Explained”, host Marwa Abdou sits down with the Canadian Tax Observatory’s Heather Scoffield to unpack the federal budget and explore how Canada’s tax and fiscal systems influence the country’s ability to build, grow and compete.
Mistrust of the CRA leaves low-income Canadians missing out on benefits
PM Mark Carney says he wants to issue pre-filled tax forms for those in “simple” tax situations. But “simple” is in the eye of the beholder. In financial terms, “simple” can mean you probably don’t have intricate investments. You likely don’t owe the government money. Nor do you draw your income from multiple sources.
After a budget, a defection, a resignation, can the Liberals survive Monday’s vote?
In this episode of the “It’s Political” podcast, host Althia Raj talks to the Canadian Tax Observatory for an overview and analysis of the federal budget, before diving into the politics of it all.
The Canadian Tax Observatory announces Heather Scoffield as founding CEO
The Board of Directors of the new Canadian Tax Observatory has announced the appointment of its founding CEO, Heather Scoffield. Her plans for the research and policy centre are ambitious.
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