Tag: tax burden
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New report finds that the average Canadian family spends more money on taxes than basic necessities.

The latest edition of the Canadian Consumer Tax Index highlights a concerning trend: the tax burden on Canadian families has surged dramatically, with a staggering 2,705% increase in total taxes from 1961 to 2023. This rise is stark when compared to other essential expenditures such as shelter, food, and clothing, which have increased by 2,006%,…