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Lindsay Tedds is an Assistant Professor of economics in the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria. You can follow her on twitter @LindsayTedds

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May 5, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau watches a speaker appear by videoconference during a news conference in Ottawa, Friday, April 9, 2021. Grassroots Liberals have overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling on the federal government to develop and implement a universal basic income — despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's apparent lack of enthusiasm for the idea. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau watches a speaker appear by videoconference during a news conference in Ottawa, Friday, April 9, 2021. Grassroots Liberals have overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution calling on the federal government to develop and implement a universal basic income — despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's apparent lack of enthusiasm for the idea. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

opinion

Basic income isn’t the best way to create a just and inclusive society

David A. Green and Lindsay Tedds

3 min read

September 14, 2017

B.C. Premier John Horgan and Finance Minister Carole James are shown in this Sept. 8 photo.

B.C. Premier John Horgan and Finance Minister Carole James are shown in this Sept. 8 photo.

opinion

B.C.’s NDP tax man gives with one hand, takes with the other

Lindsay Tedds

July 29, 2016

The foreign buyers to which this surtax applies are defined as individuals who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

The foreign buyers to which this surtax applies are defined as individuals who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

The foreign buyer tax leaves us with the wrong kind of speculator

Lindsay Tedds

March 1, 2016

Quantifying the impact of Canada’s second-hand economy

Lindsay Tedds

October 30, 2015

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Increase taxes on the highest earners? First, consider the alternatives

Lindsay Tedds

October 20, 2015

A woman kisses prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau as he greets constituents at a subway station in his riding Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in Montreal, the morning after winning a majority government in the federal election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

A woman kisses prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau as he greets constituents at a subway station in his riding Tuesday, October 20, 2015 in Montreal, the morning after winning a majority government in the federal election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

opinion

What does it mean? The economic questions raised by Trudeau’s win

Lindsay Tedds

May 15, 2014

<p>Lindsay Tedds, associate professor, University of Victoria</p>

<p>Lindsay Tedds, associate professor, University of Victoria</p>

When you're a university dean, 'toe the party line' isn't your job

Lindsay Tedds

November 8, 2013

Research has found that the Child Fitness Tax Credit and the Public Transit Amount, directed $107-million (70 per cent of the value of these tax credits) in tax relief to the top 25 per cent of tax filers.

Research has found that the Child Fitness Tax Credit and the Public Transit Amount, directed $107-million (70 per cent of the value of these tax credits) in tax relief to the top 25 per cent of tax filers.

It’s time to restore fairness in Canada’s tax system

Lindsay Tedds

March 14, 2013

Early morning commuter traffic builds up on the Angus L. Macdonald bridge, which spans Halifax harbour.

Early morning commuter traffic builds up on the Angus L. Macdonald bridge, which spans Halifax harbour.

Halifax needs a congestion charge

February 21, 2013

Liberal leadership candidate Martha Hall Findlay speak with The Canadian Press during an interview in Ottawa on Jan. 16, 2013.

Liberal leadership candidate Martha Hall Findlay speak with The Canadian Press during an interview in Ottawa on Jan. 16, 2013.

Politicians should be counting opportunity costs of the ‘daycare dilemma’

August 13, 2012

Left to right, Canada women's soccer players Christine Sinclair, Sophie Schmidt and Melissa Tancredi smile on the victory podium after being presented with their Bronze medals at the Olympic Games in London on Aug. 9, 2012.

Left to right, Canada women's soccer players Christine Sinclair, Sophie Schmidt and Melissa Tancredi smile on the victory podium after being presented with their Bronze medals at the Olympic Games in London on Aug. 9, 2012.

Faster, higher, richer: Should Olympic medal winners be taxed?

July 16, 2012

<p>A recent CRA audit revealed that wait staff typically earn up to double their wage income in tips.</p>

<p>A recent CRA audit revealed that wait staff typically earn up to double their wage income in tips.</p>

Tipping point: Ottawa loses billions in undeclared income

June 20, 2012

How taxes can ruin employee incentive programs

May 22, 2012

How to raise the bar on debates about taxation

May 8, 2012

Tea Party protesters gather in Harrisburg, Pa., in this 2009 photo.

Tea Party protesters gather in Harrisburg, Pa., in this 2009 photo.

Why modern-day tax revolts are doomed to fail

April 25, 2012

Reduce your tax liability by claiming medical expenses

April 13, 2012

How the CRA reveals its kinder, gentler side

April 3, 2012

A move to pre-populated tax forms requires a shift in attitude and focus of both the tax authority and the tax filer, a shift that does not occur overnight.

A move to pre-populated tax forms requires a shift in attitude and focus of both the tax authority and the tax filer, a shift that does not occur overnight.

Why you don't want Ottawa to fill in your tax form

March 9, 2012

While income earned from stock options is deemed to be ordinary income under our tax laws, a special deduction was created in 1984 which allows individuals to deduct 50 per cent of the income derived from exercising stock options.

While income earned from stock options is deemed to be ordinary income under our tax laws, a special deduction was created in 1984 which allows individuals to deduct 50 per cent of the income derived from exercising stock options.

A simple way to tax the rich

February 27, 2012

Two-thirds of Canadians are owed money by Canada Revenue Agency at the end of the year, and the average refund is $1,200.

Two-thirds of Canadians are owed money by Canada Revenue Agency at the end of the year, and the average refund is $1,200.

Why tax withholding is more than a free loan to Ottawa