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Politics! Taxing the rich, birth control and hybrid work

May 16, 2024
21:34
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Rosemary Barton, CBC’s chief political correspondent, discusses tax changes impacting the rich, public service workers returning to the office, and the NDP accusing Conservatives of attacking women's reproductive health. Topics include capital gains tax revisions, impact on different groups, controversy over office returns, union mobilization, pharmacare legislation, and navigating women's reproductive rights in conservative politics.
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  • Capital gains tax changes will impact wealthy Canadians, ensuring fair tax contributions.
  • Debate over birth control coverage in pharmacare exposes political disagreements on women's health rights.

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Proposed Changes to Capital Gains Tax

The podcast discusses the upcoming changes to the capital gains tax, aiming to provide clarity on the new policy. Under the new changes, the rate of inclusion for capital gains will increase from 50% to 65%. Individuals making over $250,000 from the sale of assets like real estate or stocks will see a significant impact. This change aims to ensure wealthier Canadians pay a fair share of taxes, generating revenue for government initiatives.

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