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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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.


politics-of-money

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.


disability-tax-credit

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.


house-for-sale

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.


groceries

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.


Abstract image featuring a geometric shape resembling a stylized maple leaf in red and black, set against a gradient background that transitions from teal and brown to dark black.

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.


A digital banner reads “CANADA’S ECONOMY, EXPLAINED – THE BUSINESS DATA LAB PODCAST” with logos for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Business Data Lab on a blue abstract background, featuring topics like Show Me the Money Tax Infrastructure.

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.


Black and white photo of people in a city; a man stands against a wall talking on his phone—perhaps about the Canada federal budget 2025—while others, some blurred from motion, walk by or stand nearby. Bright light contrasts with shadows.

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.


A woman with short, light brown hair smiling, wearing a grey blazer and a silver necklace, posing against a plain light grey background—perfect for an

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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