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Canada’s System Of Tax Breaks Helps Men Far More Than Women: Study

Women might actually be getting a raw deal on their RRSPs.
Daniel Tencer

Canada's Richest Families Have As Much Wealth As 12 Million People

A lack of inheritance tax is partly to blame, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives argues.
Jessica Chin

By The Time You Read This, CEOs Have Already Earned Your Yearly Pay

CEO salaries are on the rise, widening the gap between the rich and poor.
Jessica Chin

Leitch's Pepper Spray Policy Won't Protect Women: Rape Crisis Centre

Leitch calls it a “common sense policy” to “strengthen the rights of women.”
Emma Paling

‘Green Paradox' Pushes Canada To Extract More Oil Faster: Study

By Daniel Tencer, The Huffington Post Canada

CETA Costs Jobs, Worsens Inequality, Social Tensions: EU Panel

The full EU parliament is slated to vote on CETA in early February.
By Daniel Tencer, The Huffington Post Canada

‘Shadow System' Of Tax Breaks For The Rich Costs Canada Billions

Tax deductions cost $100B annually, and the vast majority help the richer half.
By Daniel Tencer, The Huffington Post Canada

Wealthy Canadians Among Those Most Opposed To $15 Minimum Wage

Businesses argue a higher minimum wage will lead to job losses.
By Daniel Tencer, The Huffington Post Canada

Canada's Government Smallest In 60 Years, Needs Corporate Tax Hikes: CCPA

There has been "a measurable withdrawal of public services and support programs."
By Daniel Tencer, The Huffington Post Canada

B.C.'s Economy Doesn't Stack Up To The Rest Of Canada

Take a gander at the government's economic report cards and one thing becomes readily apparent: an almost virtual absence of inter-provincial comparisons. There's a good reason for that. Compared to Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, B.C. doesn't always stack up so well.
Dermod Travis