Tag Archives: federal taxes

Ten medical expenses you didn’t know were tax deductible These ten medical expenses could give you a tax break
By Kathleen O'Grady

As Canadians we like to take pride in our publicly funded healthcare system, but the truth is many of us — especially those with or caring for someone with disabilities or chronic conditions — pay out of pocket for a wide range of essential health services.

Canadians should modernize not privatize medicare Canadians should modernize not privatize medicare
By Bryan Thomas and Colleen Flood
Do Canadians spend too much on taxes? Do Canadians spend too much on taxes?
By Michael Wolfson

“There are lies, damned lies and statistics” is the well-worn phrase, but nothing better sums up the recent Fraser Institute scare mongering about taxes being the single largest budget item of Canadian households.

Are we finally in a health election campaign Are we finally in a health election campaign?
By Ryan Meili

It’s become almost a matter of faith: health and health care are perennially among the top priorities for Canadians, but are nearly invisible in election platforms and debates.