Flat-tax flak: the reform party gears up to campaign for a fixed-rate levy on incomes

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Flat tax proposals are gaining popularity in the US and Canada as the tax code in both countries becomes increasingly unmanageable. Proponents claim a flat-tax would be simpler and fairer than the current system while opponents assert that a flat tax would hurt the middle class and business.

Analysis, Flat tax

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Tax cut dilemma: Ontario gives taxpayers a break - but the social costs may be high

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Ontario Finance Minister Ernie Eves introduced the first round of promised tax cuts that will reduce rates from 58% to 40.5% by 1999. The province's emphasis on tax cuts rather than deficit reduction or social service funding has sparked controversy. Some people believe the cuts go too far.

Government spending policy, Ontario, Tax policy, Budget deficits, Harris, Michael (Canadian premier), Eves, Ernie

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Lament for a Scottish terrier

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Tom Cossitt, politically independent member of Canada's House of Commons, died of heart attack.

Membership, Personalities, Legislators, Conservative Party of Canada, Canada. Parliament. House of Commons, obituary, Cossitt, Tom

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