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Heather Scoffield and Sahir Kahn of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at uOttawa 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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