OttawaThe Commons: Does anyone here know how to balance a cheque book?In this House nothing can be said to be certain, except aspersions and taxes
UncategorizedIt’s a tax when they say it’s a taxAs a follow-up to our previous discussion on the important, or merely semantic, difference between taxes and user fees (see here...
GeneralYour ‘downturn,’ their ‘upturn’Still foolish enough to be in the private sector paying for the benefits of the public sector?
UncategorizedLet us now debate the difference between user fees and taxesJohn Baird says the government will increase the airport security fee charged to air travelers, the opposition critics say this is...
Uncategorized’Dear Minister Flaherty’The NDP files its suggestions with the Finance Minister, including pension reform, EI reform, municipal funding, an extension to...
UncategorizedThe case for raising taxesWhy sensible tax policy could help Canada build on its competitive advantages
UncategorizedBlessed hindsightBit late to this, but here is Michael Ignatieff’s interview with Canadian Business.