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10:53AM
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Trudeau government should kill rumours about capital gains hike

The Chrétien and Martin Liberals reduced the capital gains inclusion rate from 75 per cent to 50 per cent.


9:51AM
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As the economy reopens, Canada must address its competitiveness problem

The top combined personal income tax rate now exceeds 50 per cent in eight provinces.


10:44AM
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Deregulation now—and in the post-COVID world

Governments can ease regulations that inhibit would-be startup companies from raising financial capital.


2:04PM
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Canada does not need a modern ‘Marshall Plan’ after COVID

After the COVID crisis has passed, Ottawa should find ways to encourage private-sector investment and hiring.


12:20PM
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Federal government making up fiscal rules on the fly

The federal debt-to-GDP ratio increased from 30.8 per cent to 31.0 per cent.


11:00AM
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Media fuels Morneau’s state of denial

The economy grew at 0.9 per cent in the second quarter, not 3.7 per cent.