business tax

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Canada’s uncompetitive business tax rates threaten living standards

High business tax rates reduce innovation and can also reduce worker wages.


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Workers will bear burden of federal tax hike on businesses

The government permanently increased the tax rate for banks and life insurance companies to 16.5 per cent on profits over $100 million.


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Another lesson from Alberta—reduce taxes on businesses

Alberta's tax relief plan may help spur the creation of 58,000 additional jobs in 2022.


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Calgary’s overreliance on business tax revenue forces city hall’s hand

In 2018, Calgary’s non-residential tax rates were almost four times higher than residential rates.


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Prime Minister Trudeau has stated unequivocally that he won’t reduce Canadian taxes to remain competitive.


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From 2014 to 2016, non-residential business investment in B.C. declined 19 per cent after accounting for inflation.


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Capital formation in plant, machinery and equipment remains a major factor in growing our productivity and competitiveness.


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The overall tax rate on new investment in the U.S. may fall to 18.6 per cent compared to 21.6 per cent in Canada.