Corp Canada threatened to pull their investments b/c their cap gains tax break shrank in #Budget2024 . But Mulroney did the same thing in 1988 and shrank it further in 1990. In 2000, the inclusion rate went back to pre-1988. Did corp invt plummet? Nope... it skyrocketed 1/n @policyalternatives

Read @policyalternatives senior economist David Macdonald on why the new capital gains tax on the rich is makes sense for Canada and Canadians.

More of @policyalternatives's budget analysis in the news! 'This [taxing the well-off to pay for new spending] is how housing, pharmacare and a Canada disability benefit are afforded... It's about time we look at Canada's revenue problem.' cbc.ca/news/politics/…

For Ricardo Tranjan A Renters' Bill of Rights should create a minimum set of standards for all provinces to follow, just like bargaining rights for workers: “You could definitely have a big impact in provinces that have few protections, like Alberta.” theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/ca…

“I think (federal govt $ for housing) will yield big results in terms of new rental construction in a couple of years’ time,” said @policyalternatives's David Macdonald. “The fruits of the labour of this budget will be reaped by the next government, whoever it will be.” globalnews.ca/news/10429874/…

New in @policyalternatives Monitor! Applying an intersectional lens to multi-layered challenges in urban settings can lead the way to greater empowerment of community members in cities. By Véronique Sioufi monitormag.ca/articles/the-i…

Coming up May 2nd in Winnipeg! CCPA-MB event with headliner Cory Doctorow NONCONSENSUAL BLUE TICK. Check it out! manitobanurses.ca/news-events/ar…

For The CCPA–BC Senior Economist @MarcLeeCCP, the heavy focus of #Budget2024 on housing is 'generally a good sign' for BC folks, who pay some of the highest housing prices in Canada. See why: vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/04/16/fed…

.The CCPA–BC Senior Economist Marc Lee on #Budget2024 's housing focus and what the federal government can bring to the table: 'What the feds can bring is spending power and public land and that was a big theme in the budget.' globalnews.ca/news/10427435/…

Read @policyalternatives Senior Economist David Macdonald's take on the new capital gains tax in #Budget2024 , why it's a good measure for Canada, who will be taxed, and what they'll do to (likely) get out of paying it. #inequalty pressprogress.ca/the-federal-go…

Sharp analysis from @policyalternatives David Macdonald of a 'go big or go home on housing' #Budget2024 : 'This budget will [help] apartment construction and affordable units. The trouble is the rewards will be reaped by the next federal government, whoever that might be.' nationalobserver.com/2024/04/16/opi…

More reporting on @policyalternatives's analysis of #Budget2024 : 'David Macdonald, senior @policyalternatives economist, called it a “go big or go home housing budget” and said most Canadians will not be affected by the tax increases required to pay for the spending.
theglobeandmail.com/politics/artic…

Looking forward to unpacking #Budget2024 tomorrow with gender equality advocates. Be sure to tune in. #cdnpoli

Check out the @policyalternatives's 2024 federal budget analysis roundup, which brings together progressive policy organizations' responses to the 2024 federal budget. Keep an eye on this page, as it will continue to be updated in the coming days. #Budget2024 policyalternatives.ca/newsroom/updat…