Yes, we need to tax the rich

As the dust settles we are left to puzzle over why Bill Morneau and Justin Trudeau chose this particular set of tax loopholes to close when there are so many others that would have been politically popular, would have forced the wealthy to defend their indefensible privileges and would have brought in far more revenue.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured in this file photo in Ottawa outside the National Press Theatre. Mr. Trudeau has to realize he can’t deliver sunny days and win the next election without first weathering a political storm, writes Murray Dobbin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY MURRAY DOBBIN

October 23, 2017

POWELL RIVER, B.C.—You have to hand it to the rich in dealing with the tax reforms proposed by the Liberals. They didn’t even have to put pen to paper or pick up the phone to protest the tax man messing with their ill-gotten wealth. They got the poor besotted small business person to fight on th...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy