Moolala Podcast: The Truth About Money in Canada: Scams, FHSAs, Financial Advice & Awareness
In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, host Bruce Sellery speaks with Heather Scoffield, CEO of the Canadian Tax Observatory, who shares eye-opening research on Canada’s First Home Savings Account and who it’s really benefiting.
May 20, 2026
Taxes and Trade-offs: Heather Scoffield speaks with the Politics of Money podcast
Heather and Sahir talk about how Canada’s tax debate has become toxic — and narrowly focused. Heather explores the dangers of this debate becoming disconnected from what taxes actually pay for and the need for Canada to finally have an open and honest discussion about taxation.
May 20, 2026
Canada’s Disability Tax Credit stymies 84% of those it’s meant to help
A new report authored by Dr. Gillian Petit takes a detailed look at the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and its role in channeling support for those who need it most.
April 22, 2026
Biggest First Home Savings Account beneficiaries are high-income Canadians who would likely have bought a home anyway: new report
Our new research shows that one of Canada’s most popular tax incentives for home ownership is turning into a program that benefits those who need it least. And it risks undermining the very policy goals it was meant to solve.
April 14, 2026
The Canadian Tax Observatory applauds new tax measures to make life more affordable
The Canadian Tax Observatory welcomes today’s announcement from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne to substantially increase the GST credit, now called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.
January 26, 2026
The Canadian Tax Observatory welcomes powerhouse advisory committee of experts
Today, the Canadian Tax Observatory announced the nine prominent tax thinkers who will form its founding expert advisory committee.
January 19, 2026
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.
November 25, 2025
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.
November 14, 2025
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.
September 11, 2025
Moolala Podcast: The Truth About Money in Canada: Scams, FHSAs, Financial Advice & Awareness
In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, host Bruce Sellery speaks with Heather Scoffield, CEO of the Canadian Tax Observatory, who shares eye-opening research on Canada’s First Home Savings Account and who it’s really benefiting.
May 20, 2026
Taxes and Trade-offs: Heather Scoffield speaks with the Politics of Money podcast
Heather and Sahir talk about how Canada’s tax debate has become toxic — and narrowly focused. Heather explores the dangers of this debate becoming disconnected from what taxes actually pay for and the need for Canada to finally have an open and honest discussion about taxation.
May 20, 2026
Canada’s Disability Tax Credit stymies 84% of those it’s meant to help
A new report authored by Dr. Gillian Petit takes a detailed look at the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and its role in channeling support for those who need it most.
April 22, 2026
Biggest First Home Savings Account beneficiaries are high-income Canadians who would likely have bought a home anyway: new report
Our new research shows that one of Canada’s most popular tax incentives for home ownership is turning into a program that benefits those who need it least. And it risks undermining the very policy goals it was meant to solve.
April 14, 2026
The Canadian Tax Observatory applauds new tax measures to make life more affordable
The Canadian Tax Observatory welcomes today’s announcement from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne to substantially increase the GST credit, now called the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit.
January 26, 2026
The Canadian Tax Observatory welcomes powerhouse advisory committee of experts
Today, the Canadian Tax Observatory announced the nine prominent tax thinkers who will form its founding expert advisory committee.
January 19, 2026
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.
November 25, 2025
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.
November 14, 2025
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.
September 11, 2025








