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A. Abigail Payne and Huizi Zhao question the logic behind granting different tax regimes to public charities versus private charities.

In a response to the March 2006 Ontario provincial budget, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives presented an alternative budget that it suggested would aid in developing a stronger public service system. Financial inequalities, public service deficits, and tax cuts are the three areas of focus.

This report is part one of a two-part series examining the impact of Nova Scotia’s income tax cut on households, communities, and the provincial economy. After years of cuts to programs and services the Hamm government decided in 2003 to provide an income tax cut valued at $147 million per year.

This report is the second of a two-part series examining the impact of Nova Scotia’s income tax cut on households, communities, and the provincial economy. After years of cuts to programs and services, in 2003 the Hamm government decided to provide an income tax cut valued at $147 million per year.

The progressive marginal rates of Canada’ personal income tax system are meant to embody fairness, justice, and “social solidarity.” However, as Maxime Bernier argues, the idea that sacrifice is measurable and that progressive tax rates produce a more equal result is mythical.