Tax Evaders 16, Canada Zero

Canada Revenue has made few gains in curbing the underground economy despite years of publicity campaigns, regulations and punitive measures, figures reveal. New analysis shows that, in the 16 years following introduction of the GST, unreported cash dealing remained a $35 billion-a year business in retail, food services and home renovation trades.

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VIA: Cuts Make Us Better

Advocates have launched a national campaign against VIA Rail cuts amid railway claims that service is actually improving. Federal budget cutbacks of $41 million over three years have led VIA to reduce service on six routes, while railway managers propose “door-to-door seamless connections” on routes that remain.

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