Excluding capital gains is unfair taxation
Much has been made of capital gains taxation since the government announced plans to reduce the tax break given to capital gains back in April.
Taxing capital gains doesn’t hurt productivity, but inequality certainly does
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
Productivity and capital gains inclusion rates
Summary
Report
Canadian data shows no connection between capital gains taxation and productivity growth
What can be learned about the relationship between productivity and the capital gains inclusion rate by examining Canadian historical data?
2024 Federal Budget Recap
Every year, Canadians for Tax Fairness advocates for fairer tax measures in the Federal Budget.
Capital gains tax hike sends clear message to wealthiest Canadians
Budget 2024 took a significant step towards tax fairness by increasing the capital gains inclusion rate on Canada’s richest individuals and corporations.
MEDIA RELEASE: Budget 2024 makes progress on taxing the rich
For immediate release: April 16, 2024
Silas Xuereb
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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