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Washington Signals G20 Boycott Amid Trump’s Remarks

                                                                       President Donald Trump The United States will not participate in the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, according to comments made by President Donald Trump. The announcement marks a significant diplomatic shift, as the G20 is traditionally a forum for major economies to coordinate on global issues ranging from trade to climate change. Trump’s statement has raised questions about Washington’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and could strain relations with other member nations. Analysts suggest the boycott may reflect broader tensions over international policy priorities and the administration’s stance on global governance. South Africa, as host nation, has yet to issue a formal response, but observers no...

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Trudeau's Resignation and CRA's Persistent Issues: A Taxpayer's Dilemma

 

The resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has thrown the proposed capital gains tax hike into uncertainty. Initially introduced in the April 2024 federal budget, the capital gains inclusion rate proposals aimed to increase the inclusion rate from 50% to 67%. However, with Trudeau's resignation and the prorogation of Parliament, these proposals are now on life support.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has stated that it will continue to apply the proposed increases even if an election is called. This decision has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that the CRA's administrative policies are not being respected. Despite the political chaos, the CRA maintains that its long-standing practice of asking taxpayers to file based on proposed legislation is proper and grounded in parliamentary convention.

The uncertainty surrounding the capital gains tax hike and the CRA's handling of the situation has left taxpayers in a difficult position. As the political landscape continues to shift, the future of the capital gains proposals remains unclear.


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