Ian Lee, associate professor at Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, told the House of Commons Finance Committee that the Canadian government should target the poorest population for financial assistance in the 2021 budget.
“Large numbers of Canadians live very well indeed, the CRA income stats and the Stats Canada inequality index clearly show Canada is an extraordinarily prosperous country for most of us. However, there are some Canadians that are left behind, and this calls for targeted, surgical policies, programs, and spending to zero-in, like a laser beam, to help those who do need help.” Lee said.
