Tank Talks By Ripple Ventures cover image

Tank Talks By Ripple Ventures

News Rundown: Federal Budget Review

Apr 17, 2024
Financial expert John Ruffolo and entrepreneurship advocate Matt Cohen discuss the implications of the federal budget on investors and founders. They focus on the increase in the capital gains tax, lack of appreciation for business owners, and potential negative effects on innovation and the startup ecosystem. The conversation explores next steps and solutions.
18:12

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Increase in capital gains tax poses a threat to innovation and productivity gains in Canada.
  • Unfair targeting of successful individuals may drive talent and capital away from the country.

Deep dives

Taxation Increases and Impact on Entrepreneurs and Investors

The podcast delves into the recent budget changes, highlighting the increase in the capital gains inclusion rate, affecting individuals with profits above $250,000. This change is seen as a significant challenge for investors and founders who often face capital gains taxes when they sell their equity. The discussions emphasize the potential negative impact on entrepreneurship, with concerns about discouraging innovation and driving successful individuals away from the country due to perceived unfair taxation.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode