The richest 1 per cent got 87 per cent of the increase in wealth last year. The poorest 50 per cent got nothing.
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December 18, 2017
"The growing body of credible evidence about income inequality is indisputable. But there is also a growing consensus among economists that inequality is not inevitable. It can be stopped if countries legislate progressive income taxes, and by aggressively investigating and stopping tax cheaters and tax avoiders." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President.
August 15, 2017
The richest 10 per cent of families earn 190 per cent of the average of Ontario families’ earnings. — CCPA report
January 10, 2017
“Protecting the safety and well-being of Canadians should come ahead of enabling well-heeled individuals and companies to avoid paying their share of the tax bill." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President
November 20, 2015
"Income levels have a direct impact on the health of Canadians, and it's costing us dearly." — James Clancy, NUPGE National President
October 26, 2015
“When the richest 1% own over half the world’s wealth, it should end any debate about whether income inequality is a problem." — James Clancy, NUPGE National President
February 26, 2015
"We pay a huge price for those tax cuts through things like user fees, longer wait times in hospitals and higher college or university tuition for our children.” — James Clancy, NUPGE National President.
January 20, 2015
New report from Oxfam shines brighter light on where global wealth is concentrated and who controls it.