Three Millionaires Who Say They're Under-Taxed

South of the border, billionaires are getting eaten alive. Up here, Mark Carney is trying to court them. This week, host Sam talks to three wealthy Canadians who think that's a mistake, and who are actually asking the government to tax them more.

Host: Sam Konnert

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Senior Producer), Sam Konnert (Host/Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Senior Production Supervisor), Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Claire Trottier, Emma Davis, Floyd Marinescu

Background reading:

The Rich List - Macleans
I’m giving the CRA an extra $1M this year. Crazy, right? - Toronto Star
The troubling rise of income and wealth inequality in Canada - Policy Options
Do Billionaires Really Move To Avoid Wealth Taxes? - Forbes
Capital gains tax hike would greatly reduce Canada’s competitiveness - Fraser Institute
CEO pay hit a record high in 2024 - Canada's National Observer

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