Some of Trump’s pledges could increase the competitiveness gap between the U.S. and Canada, particularly on taxes.
taxes
January 6, 2017
8:41AM
Most trading partners of the U.S., including Canada, employ some sort of national consumption-based value added tax.
January 5, 2017
3:00AM
Taxes already account for approximately 35 per cent of the price at the pump.
December 6, 2016
3:00AM
Study examines how fiscal policies aimed at reducing government deficits affect the economy.
December 2, 2016
3:00AM
The 1,000 Carrier workers are happy—the unknown future job-losers can only stuff their pink slips in their pockets and wait until next election.
November 14, 2016
12:03PM
Trump will likely approve the Keystone XL pipeline—a positive development for the Canadian energy industry.
November 4, 2016
3:00AM
With more tax credits, the government has to keep income tax rates higher to raise the same amount of revenue.
October 26, 2016
12:11PM
Amazingly, the federal government offers no cost estimates of more than 90 tax expenditures.
October 20, 2016
8:39AM
Canada’s top personal income tax rate is among the highest in the developed world.
October 7, 2016
2:00AM
An expanded Canada Pension Plan naturally comes with higher CPP taxes.