Critical tax theory argues that tax fairness should take into account race, gender, and sexual orientation Imagine if, in her recent budget, federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced higher taxes on capital gains – except for women, visible minorities and Black, LGBTQ+ and Indigenous Canadians. Most people would be appalled. But woking up the tax
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How Tax Rates Impact the Cost of Food
on May 2nd, 2024
Is it a mere coincidence that provinces with high tax rates see a greater share of income going towards food? As Canadians sit at their dining tables, the burden of what lies on their plates extends beyond mere calories. Recent data from Statistics Canada paints a stark picture of household disposable income consumed by food
Supporting the Prosperity and Success of Black Entrepreneurs
on April 24th, 2024
When I arrived in Quebec from my native Cameroon in 1986, I sensed early on that entrepreneurship would be my path. Eager to start my own business, I naturally turned to financial institutions for initial funding. However, I quickly realized that bringing my ideas to fruition would not be as easy as I had imagined.
Canada’s Premiers Have Failed the Basic Needs Test
on April 10th, 2024
The people are hungry and sleeping outside. Where are Canada’s premiers? In days of old, kings and queens were often judged by some pretty basic criteria: Did the people have enough to eat? Did they have a safe, warm place to lay their heads at night?. Looking around Canada today, it’s pretty clear that
Government Overspending is Literally Killing Our Country
on April 8th, 2024
Canada’s debt exceeds $1.2 trillion, or nearly $31,000 for every person in the country New Year’s and hangovers go together like rum and eggnog. Some hangovers can be eased with a fistful of Tylenol and rehydration. Others, however, linger on, causing long-term damage to our future health. Such is the crapulence imposed on us
Alberta Opting out of Federal Pharmacare Just Might Save Your Coverage
on April 3rd, 2024
A government-run pharmacare monopoly could potentially lead to the loss of coverage for certain treatments covered by private insurance. Drug coverage in Alberta would have been at risk if not for Premier Danielle Smith’s decision to opt out of an ill-conceived federal government-run pharmacare plan. The crux of the issue is that the federal pharmacare
Vancouver App Improves Security for Drivers & Police during Interactions
on March 21st, 2024
IDLA enables interactions between law enforcement and drivers to be efficient while maintaining a higher level of safety and security when verification of identity is required.
Canada is Trying to Fix its Foreign Student Problem with a Blunt Tool — it Won’t Work
on March 13th, 2024
International foreign students in Canada have become a focal point for dissatisfaction with federal government policies on several fronts, particularly their impact on housing.
Why All Political Parties Agree that the Grocer Code of Conduct is Necessary
on February 23rd, 2024
While the grocer’s code of conduct may initially seem counterintuitive to some, its benefits for consumers, suppliers, and the overall market cannot be overstated.
How all Canadians, Poor and Rich Alike, Share in Loblaw Profits
Boycotting Loblaw will impact your retirement funds It is May 2024 and some shoppers are boycotting Loblaw Companies Limited and Loblaws stores. Boycotting this chain is an understandable but interesting choice. Loblaws is the largest and most visible grocery chain, which makes it easy to understand as a target. It is also an interesting