Despite removal of ISDS from CUSMA, Canada continues to support it internationally
Time for Serious Corporate Tax Reform
United States President Joe Biden is serious about corporate tax reform. His administration proposes a big hike in the US corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%, closing down many tax loopholes and avoidance strategies, and establishing a global minimum corporate tax rate of 21% which would apply in all countries.
Budget 2021: Time to Invest in a Publicly-Owned Biotech Company to Make Future Vaccines
The Trudeau government should use its upcoming 2021 budget to cancel the $415 million that it plans to invest in the French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi. This $415 million investment, announced just last month, is a reckless use of public money.
Budget 2021: Time to reduce inequality by funding a just recovery
From the fall of the Roman Empire to the American Civil War and its devastating aftermath, inequality has perhaps been history’s greatest scourge. My research as an historian shows that extreme inequality has time and again led to instability and widespread impoverishment. Unfortunately, this is what Canada faces today.
Canada would gain extra $11 billion annually from Biden 21% global minimum corporate tax
Canada would gain at least $11 billion per year in corporate tax revenue from a global minimum tax rate at 21% as proposed by US President Joe Biden, according to a study released today by international corporate tax experts.
Long-haul trucking fleets take emission reductions into their own hands
Freight trucks play a critical role in our society by ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods. In fact, 90% of all consumer products and foodstuffs that move through Canada are moved by freight truck, including 80% of goods that come in from the United States, and more than 60% of our goods that go to the U.S.
Tax fairness a critical piece to rebuilding a more equitable Canada
Even before the pandemic, economists and organizations like the International Monetary Fund were sounding the alarm over excess wealth concentration and the need for more progressive taxation. The federal Liberals are hearing that message, but we need continued pressure from the public and opposition parties to ensure they follow through.
The Cost of Poverty in the Atlantic Provinces
The purpose of this report is to underline the cost to the provincial governments of not addressing the needs of the population.
Canada’s net zero goal hinges on stronger policy and strategic bets: report
First comprehensive modelling report on how Canada can achieve net zero emissions by 2050 shows success relies on decisive action in the face of uncertainty
Roadmap to a Canadian Just Transition Act
Canada has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Among other implications, “decarbonizing” the Canadian economy will require the winding down of coal, oil and natural gas projects across the country with potentially harmful effects for the hundreds of thousands of workers and dozens of regional economies currently dependent on fossil fuel production.