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Canada’s tax competitiveness waning due to federal government’s tax changes
The government phased out provisions that allow businesses larger write-offs on capital investments.

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Federal ‘green agenda’ unlikely to spur business investment

Green technologies and related manufactured goods comprise less than 1 per cent of Canada's GDP.


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Morneau slams Trudeau government—then doubles-down on its misguided policies

Low levels of capital investment and expenditures on research and development contribute to Canada’s slow productivity growth.


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Emergencies Act another blow to Canada's international reputation
The Act allows the government to, without a court order, freeze the bank accounts of Canadians.

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Policymakers must address Canada’s business investment crisis

From 2014 to 2019, seven of 15 major industries experienced a decline in investment.


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Wealth tax would make Canada’s bad situation even worse

Canada must become more attractive and competitive for business investment and entrepreneurs, and introducing a wealth tax and/or raising the capital gains tax would make a difficult situation worse.


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Next federal government should spur business investment to help raise living standards

A majority of industries in Canada reduced investments in machinery, equipment and intellectual property products.