One Comment About Taxation – Canada’s Process of Developing Tax Policy Needs Massive Change Every time I drive across a bridge, I quietly thank the engineers who designed it. They respect the laws of physics because they know gravity doesn’t compromise. Tax policy should be no different. Ignore economic gravity long enough, and reality will…

One Comment About Taxation – Foreign Artists Performing in Canada – like AC/DC – Have Significant Tax Hurdles Hells bells! On August 13, I’ll be in Vancouver for my sixth AC/DC concert. My roots, ironically, are classical – grade 10 piano, grade 6 theory, and a stretch when I thought I’d become a music teacher…

One Comment About Taxation – Transparency in Taxation Matters – Payroll Withholdings Are a Masterclass in Fiscal Illusion When my oldest son landed his first decent-paying job in the career he had long studied for, his first paycheque arrived with a phone call attached. “Dad!!! The company didn’t pay me correctly! I was supposed to…

One Comment About Taxation – Are The “Rich” Paying Enough Tax? I’m a fun guy to go out for dinner with. Just ask my wife or our friends. Before long, I’ll steer the conversation toward tax policy. I know, I know…I’m a blast at parties.   A common dinner topic is how much the so-called…

One Comment About Taxation – The Canada Revenue Agency Has a New Commissioner…Will This Be a Small Step Toward Improvement in the Tax System?   On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped off the ladder of the lunar module and into history: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” (Armstrong long maintained he…

Happy Canada Day!   Before diving into this week’s newsletter, I wanted to wish all Canadians a very happy Canada Day.   As many of you know, I’m incredibly proud to be Canadian. Like every country, ours has a history with moments of great achievement and moments we can certainly learn from. We should not…

One Comment About Taxation – Canada’s AI “Strategy” is a Political Brochure   In grade school, my essay writing assignments were sometimes handed back with poor grades. “You missed the core ideas, Kim. You need to explore the topic from all important angles. Try again.” When I was honest with myself, my teachers were right.…