The Fair Tax News, 3 November 2020
3 November 2020
In the federal government’s fall fiscal update we’ll be looking for the Trudeau government to follow up on fair tax commitments they made in the September speech from the throne
Presentation: Tax Justice in Times of Crisis
How pleased I am to talk with all of you at Tax COOP - this really excellent conference.
The Fair Tax News, 25 September 2020
25 September 2020
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Photo: Governor General of Canada Julie Payette prepares to deliver the Speech from the Throne, which included a number of tax fairness measures. Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
25 September 2020
By Erika Beauchesne
Important commitments for tax fairness in Throne Speech
FinCEN Files reveal Canadian connection to global financial crime, corruption
It’s not only financial institutions that enable illicit activity, but weak government policies.
Report: Corporate Canada Surpasses $380 Billion in Top 12 Tax Havens
Report
The total amount Canadian corporations reported in their top 12 tax havens soared to a record high of $381 billion in 2019. Despite political pressure following international scandals such as the Panama Papers and repeated promises from governments to get tough on tax havens, analysis of Statistics Canada’s latest foreign direct investment data shows that use of tax havens by Canadian corporations keeps on rising.
Ombudsman says tax system mistreats vulnerable people
Canada’s tax ombudsman is sounding the alarm ove
CERB penalties show tax system treats people and corporations differently
According to recent news reports, the federal government plans to bring in penalties, including jail time, for individuals who submit fraudulent CERB claims.
The Triumph of Injustice
Author(s): Emmanuel Saez, Gabriel Zucman
Publish Date: 2020
A comprehensive view of America’s tax system and vision for its reinvention.
Organizations call for COVID-19 transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption measures
Canada must not only maintain, but strengthen conditions on public funding and improve transparency and accountability.