In 2017 a Conference Board of Canada report ranked B.C. and Ontario as having the greatest income inequality in the country, placing them ahead of only the “worst-ranked peer countries Australia and the United States”. Do you support revisions in our tax structure so that we come closer to equitably taxing those with the greatest wealth?
Yes.
We can see the effects of inequality all around us. From the increased numbers of people experiencing homelessness, to those that are just getting by paycheque to paycheque, inequality is here and visible.
To combat this rising inequality, the BC Greens are committed to creating a fair taxation system. Our current taxation system in BC is complicated and contains too many loopholes and frivolous tax credits that only benefit those who are already ahead.
We need to reform sections of our tax code that hurt low and middle income earners. We also need to establish better tax accountability within the government. Lower taxes doesn’t help people if it means cutting essential services or postponing necessary projects in order to meet that promise.
Our promise is to invest in people, invest in communities and invest in our future. There are many ways to do that, but ensuring we can all live a life of dignity is a must.
The tax structure across all of Canada needs to be updated to make it more equitable and sustainable. Not everyone likes to pay taxes so governments (all) need to find alternate sources of revenue. The taxpayer needs a break and working towards an equal and fair taxation system, while investigating other sources of income, is something that I strongly believe in.
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