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Should we tax the rich?

Should we tax the rich?

Mornings with Simi

June 4, 20258m 58sbonus

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Show Notes

Faced with rising threats from a volatile U.S. and extreme domestic inequality, Canada must become more self-reliant by investing in public infrastructure and reducing the power of the ultra-wealthy.

A new report argues that a wealth tax on the richest 0.6% of Canadians could raise nearly $500 billion over 10 years, funding critical investments in housing, healthcare, transit, green energy, and child care.

Guest: Alex Hemingway - Senior Economist and Public Finance Policy Analyst at BC Policy Solutions

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