Show Me the Money: Tax, Infrastructure and Who Pays?

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.

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.

By Gillian Petit, senior research associate at the University of Calgary’s department of economics, writing for the Institute for Research on Public Policy.