Economic analysisIt’s ridiculous to call a carbon tax a sales tax. Here’s why.A carbon tax is no more a sales tax than income taxes are, writes University of Calgary economist Trevor Tombe
PoliticsThinking out loud about an Alberta PSTColby Cosh looks for a clear path for Jim Prentice, and comes up wanting
BusinessManitoba’s choiceTaxing high earners wouldn’t have filled provincial coffers, writes Kevin Milligan
GeneralA state of perfect disharmonyCOYNE: You’d think provinces would not have to be bribed to act in their own interest
OttawaIgnatieff’s HST stance unmurkified? ITQ wouldn’t go that far, but it’s a start.Well, in marked contrast to his reaction to being questioned about his HST stance last week, Michael Ignatieff at least now seems...
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...