Canadian tax battles fuel public war mindset
Garth Turner argues rising tax scrutiny and a growing us versus them mentality between Revenue Canada and taxpayers. He cites audits and tactics like lifestyle checks, calls for caution, and practical steps to shield income, while noting high tax targets and the risk of evasion versus enforcement.
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Revenue Canada
Feds
RevCan
Ottawa
Geoffrey Colley
Colley
Peace on Earth and Public Debate Erupts in Public Letters
Reggie's Ramblings notes that despite hopes for harmony, clashes of beliefs in religion sport and politics spill into heated insults. Educated elites exchange contempt and barbed remarks, with terms like liar coward and bigot appearing in letters and public discourse.
Mulroney's PM Impact Limited by Shifting Public Opinion
Analysis of Brian Mulroney's potential as prime minister notes voter ambivalence on major issues, with public opinion causing policies to drift. Proposals on doctor fees, prostitution, and drug legalization are debated. practical solutions favor compromises over sweeping reform. The piece compares Tories and NDP stances on economy, inflation, and investment, and cites policy critiques by James Laxer.
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Brian Mulroney
Martin Goldfarb
Liberals
Allan Gregg
Mulroney
Monique
N.D.P
Mark MacQuigan
Vancouver
Gerald Boney
James Laxer
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