OrdinaryCanadian@lemmy.caM to onguardforthee@lemmy.caEnglish · 10 months ago

Linda McQuaig: Time to hit the rich with a wealth tax

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Linda McQuaig: Time to hit the rich with a wealth tax

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OrdinaryCanadian@lemmy.caM to onguardforthee@lemmy.caEnglish · 10 months ago

After years of the rich getting richer, they’re now getting spectacularly richer -- while most Canadians are losing ground.

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Cap life time capital gains tax exemptions to $1M. Including principal residence.

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