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Federal government should cut taxes in upcoming budget to spur economic growth

From 2013 to 2022, per-person economic growth—a broad measure of living standards—was at its lowest rate since the Great Depression.


3:55PM
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Ford government increases deficit and fails to deliver long-awaited tax reductions

The province's program spending will reach $193.0 billion this year—an increase of $2.3 billion from the budget tabled in March.


3:13PM
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Tax cuts could create 110,000 jobs for Canadians
Several provinces now have top combined income tax rates exceeding 50 per cent.

11:44AM
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Trudeau tax relief plan—funded by borrowed money—will do little for economic growth

The government’s plan to increase the “basic personal amount” will cost nearly $7 billion annually.


2:10PM
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Trudeau government making wrong type of tax cuts

Nine of the provinces are in the top 10 jurisdictions in North America with the highest personal income tax rates.


10:42AM
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Aussie tax cuts further erode Canadian competitiveness

The Trudeau government raised the top income tax rate from 29 per cent to 33 per cent.


9:00AM
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Prime Minister Trudeau conflates taxes and transfers in Question Period

By eliminating several tax credits, Ottawa increased income taxes for many Canadians.


9:08AM
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Families that previously used the income-splitting tax credit could pay up to $2,000 more in federal income taxes.


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The Wynne government’s “Fair Hydro Act” borrows money, which must be paid back, to lower energy costs.