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One year later: Canadian billionaire wealth up by $78 billion
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic that has upended the lives of millions of people in this country, Canadian billionaires have increased their wealth by $78 billion.
The upcoming federal budget: The stakes could not be higher
Will the budget put muscle behind the oft-repeated Liberal "real change” mantra?
What CERB recipients can expect at tax time
The CERB was a critical support for many workers impacted by pandemic closures. For low-wage workers, the benefit funds were likely used to cover critical expenses. As such, it's unlikely that Canadians living below the poverty line will have money set aside for their pending CERB tax bill.
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