Canada’s tax system isn’t working for Canadians or our economy

The reality is Canada’s tax system is no longer fit for purpose and it is hurting Canadians, our competitiveness and our economy. Parliamentarians seem to agree.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau, pictured, is expected to release the federal budget the week of March 18. Canada has been warned by international organizations like the OECD and the International Monetary Fund that we need to get our tax house in order or risk the consequences, writes Bruce Ball. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY Bruce Ball

February 18, 2019

Every day throughout Canada, the daily lives of Canadians and businesses are negatively impacted by our outdated tax system. Through recent research, we have heard about a person with a disability in Nova Scotia missing out on tax credits due to the paperwork required; a single mother in British Col...

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