Human Resources committee  I think taxes are a major means of redistributing wealth, and they're critical. The people who are advocating for tax cuts are those who are really resistant to income redistribution. If we're going to have any reduction in poverty in Canada, it will only be through having a stro

Human Resources committee  In country after country around the world, unions have not just improved their wages and working conditions and won pensions and other benefits for their members; they have helped to introduce social programs like medicare, child care, and affordable housing. Research shows that

Human Resources committee  I think I should probably not delve into that, because I'm not a specialist in Canada's pension plan. I'm quite concerned personally. I'm one of those Canadians who doesn't have a plan, and I'm very concerned. I hope that very quickly the government will step in and strengthen ou

Human Resources committee  In briefest summary, here are some of the lessons we learned. Taxes are critical to reducing poverty. The Swedes we met were all supportive of paying high taxes, because they receive so many benefits for their investments. On the other hand, the head of the Irish federation of

Human Resources committee  Thank you. Good morning. I thank all of you for this opportunity. I have not brought another shopping list of policy preferences, you may be pleased to hear. The Ontario Coalition for Social Justice brings together provincial organizations, unions, and community groups to prom