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1. Higher corporate taxes mean lower wages for workers

   Appeared in the Toronto Sun, January 19, 2016 With governments across Canada mired in persistent deficits, we have seen a surge of misguided tax increases in an attempt to close budget gaps. Often, the loudest calls are for higher business taxes, given a ...

2. The Effect of Corporate Income and Payroll Taxes on the Wages of Canadian Workers

   A long held misperception in public policy debates is about who ultimately bears the bur-den of business taxes. The tax incidence is determined by the group that ultimately bears the burden of the tax, which can be different from the entity responsible ...

3. Quebec’s Tax Competitiveness: A Barrier to Prosperity

   Empirical research and history provide evidence that high marginal tax rates and uncompetitive tax policies can hurt a jurisdiction’s economic performance. This is because individuals and businesses respond by working, saving, and investing less, and by ...

4. Taxes squeezing household budgets

   Appeared in the Huffington Post Like other Canadians, you work hard for your money. Faced with essential expenses such as food, clothing, and shelter, your household budget may feel squeezed. But what if we told you, your family's biggest expense is ...