The recent furor over the federal government’s capital gains tax increase has shone a light on the fact that, since 2000, the wealthiest Canadians have enjoyed a tax holiday on half of their income
What can be learned about the relationship between productivity and the capital gains inclusion rate by examining Canadian historical data?
Every year, Canadians for Tax Fairness advocates for fairer tax measures in the Federal Budget.
Budget 2024 took a significant step towards tax fairness by increasing the capital gains inclusion rate on Canada’s richest individuals and corporations.
For immediate release: April 16, 2024
Silas Xuereb is a researcher with years of experience in academia and working with non-profit organizations. He's passionate about conducting rigorous research to understand social and economic inequalities in support of actors working to alleviate them. Currently completing a PhD at UMass Amherst, he enjoys cooking, hiking, and playing hockey in his spare time.
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Peter Bleyer is executive director of the Civic Institute of Professional Personnel (CIPP). He is a past executive director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) and the Council of Canadians. He was previously president of the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD) and senior advisor at the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC). As a consultant and a volunteer, he has worked with labour and civil society organizations in Canada and internationally. Peter holds a PhD from the London School of Economics.