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A hollow tax revolt

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Canadians love to complain about taxes and often assert that Canada is the highest taxed nation on earth, but this is false. A study by the Canadian Tax Foundation found that Canada ranked 14th in tax burden among the 24 nations of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Author: Wilson-Smith, Anthony
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Taxation, Canadians

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Martin's options: Ottawa's deficit reduction plan faces serious challenges

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Martin plans to introduce his deficit reduction plan in late Feb 1995, but many citizens are already protesting any possible increases in personal income taxes. John Patrick is spearheading a taxpayer revolt group, and the Liberals may lose support if they raise taxes.

Author: Wilson-Smith, Anthony
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Cover Story, Tax and expenditure limitations

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Reality, Ottawa style

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Most Canadians realize that Martin's budget cuts are necessary and gave their grudging support. However, some politicians such as Reform Party leader Preston Manning and Ontario Premier Bob Rae expressed their disappointment, but their criticism lacked conviction.

Author: Wilson-Smith, Anthony
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1995
Economic policy, Government spending policy, Rae, Bob, Manning, Preston

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Subjects list: Canada, Column, Tax policy, Political aspects, Budget deficits, Martin, Paul (Canadian government official)
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