Tax Freedom Day is a device of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to illustrate the enormous drag on Canadian incomes from taxation. Fraser’s report, “Canadians Celebrate Tax Freedom Day on June 13, 2024,” was written this years by Milagros Palacios, Jake Fuss, Nathaniel Li, and Grady Munro. It provides a helpful perspective on the worth of our present political leaders.

…it’s difficult for for people busy with work and family to understand the total amount of tax they pay. Some are not obvious. To calculate total sales taxes for example, would require tracking every purchase made in the year. Who does that?

…40% of Canadians don’t pay income taxes, meaning someone else is paying the bill.