GeneralA state of perfect disharmonyCOYNE: You’d think provinces would not have to be bribed to act in their own interest
Ottawa’A price solution for an income problem’Stephen Gordon questions the NDP call for a tax break on home-heating costs.
CanadaA few kind words for harmonizationANDREW COYNE: It isn’t a tax grab. Prices won’t increase. So why all the fuss?
UncategorizedTwo-part harmonyJack Layton, in QP yesterday, wondering if Stephen Harper agrees with his previous self. Mr. Harper’s full remarks of...
UncategorizedJim Flaherty Maverick WatchDays after a report that he’s been told to zip it, the Finance Minister dares express his personal opinion on sales tax...
UncategorizedShush now, JimJim Flaherty, March 30 . Last week, Ontario’s Liberal government, after objecting to the combined tax for years, decided to...
UncategorizedJim Flaherty’s permanent tax on everything (II)Jim Flaherty, April 10, 2008 . We’ve done our stimulus at the federal level but we really needed the province to do its part, and...
BusinessGST cuts, harmonization and other blessings in disguiseThe case for cutting consumption taxes