tax freedom day

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Alberta celebrates ‘Balanced Budget Tax Freedom Day’ later than any other province

This year's combined projected federal and provincial government deficits total $234 billion.


12:03PM
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Tax burden growing in Canada, higher taxes loom on the horizon

The federal and provincial governments project combined budget deficits of $233.5 billion in 2021.


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Tax Freedom Day came early this year—but there’s not much to celebrate

This year's combined projected federal and provincial government deficits total $315.2 billion.


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Memo to Prime Minister Trudeau—you increased the tax burden on Canadian families

Of the total amount of taxes paid, most (53.2 per cent) will go to the federal government.


2:21PM
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June 14 is Tax Freedom Day in Canada—but don’t pop the champagne yet

The federal government and three provinces—Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta—are expected to run budget deficits this year.


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High marginal tax rates discourage productive economic activities such as work, savings, investment and entrepreneurship.