Tax The Rich

• City of Edmonton says ‘mansion tax’ not likely to happen

  The city has limited tools at its disposal to make the property tax system more progressive, according to a report that went before councillors Wednesday.

  Politics

  Feb 15, 2023
  
• Amid Davos, calls are growing to tax the ‘ultra rich.’ Where does Canada stand?

  'Wealth inequality is out of control and is at levels that we haven't seen before,' said one advocate for higher taxes on the world's wealthiest people.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2023
  
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• Trudeau’s tax plan won’t pay down record levels of debt, experts say

  A far higher debt-to-GDP ratio post-pandemic means Canada has far less wiggle room to respond to the next crisis, be it economic, trade, climate or health-related, analysts say.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2021
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• Pandora Papers: How the rich and elite use U.S. states to hide billions

  The Pandora Papers sheds light on the financial dealings of the elite and the corrupt and how they have used offshore accounts and tax havens to shield trillions of dollars.

  World

  Oct 10, 2021
• Election promises: Tax cuts for many—and tax hikes on the rich

  The debate around taxes this election is mostly about how to make life more affordable, with little mention of deficits and debt.

  Money

  Oct 5, 2019
• Could Justin Trudeau’s tax-the-rich scheme cause brain drain, stall economy?

  The Liberal plan for the middle class could risk another brain drain in Canada, stalling the national economy, says one public policy and economics expert.

  Canada

  May 7, 2015
• Trudeau’s middle class would get $3 billion back in tax, thanks to the country’s richest

  Three years after becoming Liberal leader, Justin Trudeau finally unveiled part of his economic strategy. Here's a break-down of what you need to know, and a look at whether this plan could work.

  Canada

  May 4, 2015