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Conservatives and Liberals Aim to Cut Taxes, Dish Out Credits, But What of Tax Reform?

With both leading parties also focusing on pledging various niche tax credits and benefits, it appears comprehensive tax reform remains on the shelf. 
Conservatives and Liberals Aim to Cut Taxes, Dish Out Credits, But What of Tax Reform?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (L) at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, Ontario, on July 15, 2019. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick) and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks during the Maclean's/Citytv National Leaders Debate in Toronto on Sept. 12, 2019. The Canadian Press/Frank Gunn
Rahul Vaidyanath
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News Analysis

With the federal election campaign fully underway, the Liberals and Conservatives are trying to entice voters with promises of putting more money in their pockets, but arguably one of the most significant policy announcements to date is Andrew Scheer’s proposal to cut taxes for the lowest income bracket.

However, with both leading parties also focusing on pledging various niche tax credits and benefits, it appears comprehensive tax reform remains on the shelf.

Rahul Vaidyanath
Rahul Vaidyanath
Journalist
Rahul Vaidyanath is a journalist with The Epoch Times in Ottawa. His areas of expertise include the economy, financial markets, China, and national defence and security. He has worked for the Bank of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., and investment banks in Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles.
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