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Andrew Jackson is the Packer Professor of Social Justice at York University and Senior Policy Adviser to the Broadbent Institute.

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April 1, 2019

On March 29, Jagmeet Singh, seen here on March 21, 2019, the leader of the federal New Democratic Party, announced that he would campaign for an increase in the capital gains inclusion rate to 75 per cent from 50 per cent, taking it back to where it was before being boosted by Paul Martin in 2000, when he was finance minister.

On March 29, Jagmeet Singh, seen here on March 21, 2019, the leader of the federal New Democratic Party, announced that he would campaign for an increase in the capital gains inclusion rate to 75 per cent from 50 per cent, taking it back to where it was before being boosted by Paul Martin in 2000, when he was finance minister.

opinion

To fight populism and racism, close tax loopholes for the rich

Andrew Jackson

February 17, 2019

opinion

How to address the malaise of the middle class

Andrew Jackson

December 23, 2018

Many studies calculate the average income tax rate as total income taxes as a share of total income.

Many studies calculate the average income tax rate as total income taxes as a share of total income.

opinion

Are Canadians overtaxed? The equation is complicated

Andrew Jackson

October 29, 2018

opinion

Corporate-tax cuts are no solution to Canada’s competitiveness problem

Andrew Jackson

September 17, 2018

Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, is the federal minister in charge of the anti-poverty program.

Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, is the federal minister in charge of the anti-poverty program.

opinion

Ottawa’s poverty-fighting plan discounts the needs of low-income seniors

Andrew Jackson

August 14, 2018

The ‘end of jobs’ narrative disarms us by suggesting that massive forces outside our control are to blame for our problems. That is not the case.

The ‘end of jobs’ narrative disarms us by suggesting that massive forces outside our control are to blame for our problems. That is not the case.

opinion

Reports of rapid tech change causing the demise of traditional employment are greatly exaggerated

Andrew Jackson

July 16, 2018

The People's Republic of China flag and the U.S. flag fly on a lamp post along Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol during Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit, in Washington on Jan. 18, 2011.

The People's Republic of China flag and the U.S. flag fly on a lamp post along Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol during Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit, in Washington on Jan. 18, 2011.

opinion

U.S.-China spat offers chance for realignment of global trade order

Andrew Jackson

June 18, 2018

Ontario premier-designate Doug Ford speaks to the media following a meeting with industry representatives in Toronto on June 13, 2018.

Ontario premier-designate Doug Ford speaks to the media following a meeting with industry representatives in Toronto on June 13, 2018.

opinion

Doug Ford and the contradictions of right-wing politics

Andrew Jackson

April 23, 2018

Andrew Jackson is adjunct research professor in the Institute of Political Economy at Carleton University, and senior policy adviser to the Broadbent Institute.

Andrew Jackson is adjunct research professor in the Institute of Political Economy at Carleton University, and senior policy adviser to the Broadbent Institute.

opinion

The winding road to a national pharmacare program

Andrew Jackson

February 28, 2018

Andrew Jackson is an adjunct research professor in the Institute of Political Economy at Carleton University in Ottawa and senior policy adviser to the Broadbent Institute.

Andrew Jackson is an adjunct research professor in the Institute of Political Economy at Carleton University in Ottawa and senior policy adviser to the Broadbent Institute.

opinion

The lack of confidence behind recent stock market jitters

Andrew Jackson

January 31, 2018

Pedestrians cross a street in Toronto in 2016. When adjusted for inflation, the median total pretax income of a working-age adult in Canada was $34,204 in 2015, a rise of $3,845 from 2005.

Pedestrians cross a street in Toronto in 2016. When adjusted for inflation, the median total pretax income of a working-age adult in Canada was $34,204 in 2015, a rise of $3,845 from 2005.

Canada’s income tax system fails in correcting rising inequality

Andrew Jackson

November 28, 2017

The Working Income Tax Benefit should be reformed so as to provide a supplement to wages in real time, should provide a higher maximum benefit and should be phased out much more slowly as employment income rises so as to reduce high marginal tax rates for the working poor

The Working Income Tax Benefit should be reformed so as to provide a supplement to wages in real time, should provide a higher maximum benefit and should be phased out much more slowly as employment income rises so as to reduce high marginal tax rates for the working poor

How expanding tax credits would help to lower our country’s welfare wall

Andrew Jackson

November 7, 2017

Andrew Jackson is adjunct research professor in the Institute of Political Economy at Carleton University, and senior policy adviser to the Broadbent Institute.

Andrew Jackson is adjunct research professor in the Institute of Political Economy at Carleton University, and senior policy adviser to the Broadbent Institute.

‘Reserve army’ of precariously employed keeps lid on wages

Andrew Jackson

October 26, 2017

Involuntary unemployment is a risk facing many of today’s workers, and changing times underpin increasing economic insecurity for the middle class.

Involuntary unemployment is a risk facing many of today’s workers, and changing times underpin increasing economic insecurity for the middle class.

Why Canada needs progressive reforms in employment insurance

Andrew Jackson

October 8, 2017

analysis

Census data shows income inequality remains a major challenge

Andrew Jackson

August 24, 2017

Is Canada facing a new financial crisis?

August 8, 2017

The Bank of Canada building is pictured in Ottawa.

The Bank of Canada building is pictured in Ottawa.

BoC faith in Friedman economic model belies the Canadian reality

July 4, 2017

The servers walk into the dining area of a Toronto restaurant.

The servers walk into the dining area of a Toronto restaurant.

Higher minimum wages will have a positive impact on Canadian economy

June 5, 2017

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Is the Canadian Dream still alive and well?

May 9, 2017

A woman works at Tongfa shoe factory in Santai town of Anxin county, one part of the new special economic zone Xiong’an New Area, Hebei province, China, on April 6.

A woman works at Tongfa shoe factory in Santai town of Anxin county, one part of the new special economic zone Xiong’an New Area, Hebei province, China, on April 6.

Canada-China trade agreement no deal for middle class, blue collar Canadians