Are young Canadians being taxed like millionaires while living like broke students? Sabrina Maddeaux and Mike Moffatt dive into the jaw-dropping disconnect between salaries, taxes, and the insane cost of housing. From bold tax reform ideas to creative fixes for rent, down payments, and wealth inequality, they tackle the policies (and politics) holding the next generation back. Expect sharp insights, a few laughs, and fresh solutions that could actually make life affordable again.
Chapters
00:00 The Tax Burden on Young Canadians
11:24 Proposed Tax Reforms and Their Implications
23:17 Wealth Inequality and Asset Inflation
34:55 Finding Solutions for Young Canadians
Research/Links:
To fix housing, we must rethink what wealth means in Canada
CIBC chief calls for tax changes to help young Canadians struggling to save money
Canada housing affordability and market trends
Hosted by Mike Moffatt & Cara Stern & Sabrina Maddeaux
Produced by Meredith Martin
This podcast is funded by the Neptis Foundation and brought to you by the Smart Prosperity Institute.
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