Tax reform looms as Canada eyes joint returns and rate cuts
The piece analyzes upcoming RRSP season and Ottawa tax reform plans. It notes potential move toward joint filings, elimination of income splitting, possible repeal of deductions such as the tax holiday on capital gains and employer expense, and the shift of burden from wage earners to consumers as new business transfer taxes replace the federal sales tax. It cites Mintz and Partners on fairness and revenue needs.
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Granville Island Market showcased as reclamation success
The author praises Granville Island Market in Vancouver as a model of reclamation turning 38 acres of old freight sheds into a thriving cultural and commercial hub. The market attracts 6.5 million visitors yearly, with artists at work, chefs cooking fresh, and diverse vendors selling crafts, seafood, and souvenirs. The piece connects this coastal example to prairie interest in local markets and craft shows as economic and cultural boosters.
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Canada West
Vancouver
Granville Island
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