Once government spending surpasses 30 per cent of GDP, economic growth declines.
canadian consumer tax index
August 31, 2016
9:09AM
On health care, despite a high level of spending, Canadians have comparatively poor access to technology and doctors, and long wait times for surgery.
August 28, 2016
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The average Canadian family paid $34,154 in total taxes last year.
August 26, 2016
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Taxes for the average Canadian family have increased 1,939 per cent since 1961.
August 23, 2016
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August 27, 2015
10:00AM
If you asked average Canadian families what their largest expense is, many would probably say housing. And you can’t blame them. Mortgage and rental payments are a painful monthly reminder of how much we pay for this basic necessity.
August 27, 2015
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August 15, 2014
3:27PM
If you asked average Canadian families what their largest expense is, many would probably say housing. And you can’t blame them. Mortgage and rental payments are a painful monthly reminder of how much we pay for this basic necessity.
May 6, 2013
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Discussions about taxes are inevitably polarizing. Some Canadians think taxes are too high while others happily pay their share. But given the litany of taxes levied on us by the three levels of government, it is nearly impossible to get a sense of how much we truly pay.