The federal Liberals delivered their Throne Speech last week, emphasizing the planned middle-class tax cut. Yet there are two major problems with the government's proposed tax reform.
Government Spending & Taxes
December 4, 2015
9:03AM
The Ontario government is considering subsidies for the province’s fashion industry, which is a bad a idea for many reasons.
December 4, 2015
3:00AM
Tax hikes—particularly on upper earners—tend to bring in less revenue for governments than expected because people change their behaviour in ways that reduce the impact of the tax hikes on their tax bill.
December 2, 2015
12:07PM
Despite a recent report to the contrary, a large body of evidence shows that corporate income taxes are among the most economically harmful taxes.
December 1, 2015
1:37PM
As Canadian governments struggle with budget deficits and mounting debt, it's important to recognize the potential long-term negative consequences of debt.
November 30, 2015
2:00AM
If fossil fuels receive more than $2 billion in annual subsidy, let’s end it. And while we’re at it, let’s end the $800 million to wind producers and other subsidies to green energy.
November 27, 2015
3:00AM
If the carbon tax was in fact revenue neutral, Premier Notley's plan would include a clear list of what taxes are going to be cut.
November 26, 2015
3:00AM
Since 1990, Ontario has accumulated nearly $265 billion in net public debt. Put another way, nearly 90 per cent of Ontario’s net public debt has been accumulated over the last 25 years.
November 25, 2015
10:17AM
The Ontario government's strategy to eliminate the projected $8.5 billion deficit has largely hinged on hoping revenues will grow robustly and eventually catch up to spending increases. This is a risky strategy.
November 24, 2015
3:00AM
Some activists claim the existence of an “inequality crisis” and propose an array of populist policy responses. On these issues, Mr. Morneau would be well-served by considering recent think-tank research.
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