Tax rage grows as Canadians oppose high taxes
The piece cites a Nation al Post poll showing 85 percent of Canadians upset by tax levels and value received, plus 82 percent deem taxes too high per a December 1997 poll. It notes the 1999 Auditor General estimate of a $12 billion annual loss from the underground economy and Revenue Canada’s expanded audit staff since 1993. It compares Puerto Rico's 1987 tax cut with revenue gains and increased declared income.
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National Post
Southam
Angus Reid
Auditor General
Revenue Canada
Puerto Rico
Let's Talk Taxes: Tax burden and bracket creep across Canada
A Manitoba Taxpayers Federation feature argues taxes rose sharply from 1993 to 1999, with personal income tax shares climbing from 7.1 to 8.3 percent of GDP and single earners paying far more post budget 1999. It notes bracket creep and higher family tax loads versus other nations.
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Fraser Institute
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Martin
House of Commons Finance Committee
Britain
U.S
Manitoba Taxpayers Federation
Manitoba announces 1999 2000 highway program
The province unveils a 1999 2000 highway construction plan totaling 104 million dollars in new projects and about 107 million in ongoing work. Key items include an 18.6 km PTH 83 section widening and drainage work on PA 549, with projects aimed at safety and job creation.
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PTH #83
Highways and Transportation
Darren Praznik
Roblin-Russell
Len Derkach
Assinniboine River
Shellmouth
Yellowhead Highway
Thunder Creek
Praznik
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