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Taxing the rich: where has it happened and why?

The 1% tax on wealth over $10 million could bring in billions; but critics warn it could also lead to an exodus of capital. Some European countries imposed a wealth tax in the 90's, but most have since abandoned the idea. Why?

The Cost of Living for September 26, 2021

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Wealth tax under the microscope

The federal NDP say they plan to press the federal Liberals for a "tax on the ultra-rich". The 1% tax on wealth over $10 million could bring in billions, but critics warn it could also lead to an exodus of capital.  

Tracy Johnson looks to Europe where several countries imposed a wealth tax in the 90s, but most have since abandoned the idea. Why?

Life with plastic — not so fantastic? 

Canadians are a tap-happy bunch. And during the pandemic, we turned to credit and debit cards in even greater numbers.

Convenient? Sure! But small businesses say they're paying for our obsession with plastic.

What does this year's drought have to do with the price of beer? Everything! 

Most of Canada's malt barley is grown on the prairies, where crops were blasted by heat this summer.  

Jennifer Keene takes us to a farm where "they grow beer" to look at what it might mean for your favourite glass of suds.

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