Canada Revenue Agency national headquarters in Ottawa.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
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Canada’s tax system is in need of an overhaul. In our new Tax and Effect series, we’re taking a look at the policy choices that could boost the economy and improve the lives of Canadians.
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