A report by Canadians for Tax Fairness reveals that corporate profits in #Canada surged 54% from 2019 to 2023, significantly contributing to #inflation and the #costofliving crisis. Companies like those in the #oil and #finance sectors, rather than reinvesting profits, engaged in stock buybacks and dividends, exacerbating #inequality.
https://jacobin.com/2024/07/profits-inflation-covid-tax-policy
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