Graham Richardson

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Canadians could face tax hikes as Ottawa scrambles to fund defence target: report

Canadians could face tax hikes as Ottawa scrambles to fund defence target: report

The federal government should consider a one-to-two-point increase in the GST and slower growth in non-defence spending to finance a massive jump Canada’s military budget, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. “Some combination of tax increases, spending cuts, or taking on more debt is required,” wrote authors Colin Busby and Nicholas Dahir. The analysis warns that...

TC Energy CEO renews push for faster project approvals in Canada

TC Energy CEO renews push for faster project approvals in Canada

TC Energy chief executive officer Francois Poirier is again calling for major changes to Canada’s regulatory approach, warning the country is driving investment away by slowing down big energy projects. Speaking to the Canadian Club of Ottawa on Tuesday, Poirier said Canada continues to deter capital with lengthy permitting processes. “Capital goes where it is welcome. And for too long...

Beer excise tax hike draws renewed criticism from brewers, taxpayer group

Beer excise tax hike draws renewed criticism from brewers, taxpayer group

An Ottawa craft brewer says rising alcohol taxes are among the factors that have pushed his business to the brink, as the federal government prepares to implement another automatic excise tax increase on April 1. Paul Meek, owner of Kichesippi Brewery, says this will be his final April 1 as a brewery owner as he moves to shut down operations...