During the Finance Committee’s annual pre-budget consultations, Bruce Ball, vice-president, Tax, CPA Canada, presented our key recommendations for Budget 2018. He emphasized the importance of tax reform and that the government’s current proposals for tax planning using private corporations are a key concern for members and numerous national stakeholders, and do not serve the public interest.
Among the recommendations for Budget 2018, he cited:
- responsible fiscal management that includes a clear fiscal plan to balance the budget over the medium term
- an efficient regulatory environment for business with well-designed and streamlined regulatory processes that make it easier for businesses to comply, and which facilitates trade and enhances job and growth opportunities
- human capital development:
- for young people to have the skills to be resilient in times of rapid change
- for under-represented groups to have more opportunities in the workforce
- and for high-potential newcomers to be attracted to Canada and stay here
- a national adaptation plan that encompasses and coordinates across all key players, all aspects of adaptation to Canada’s changing climate. CPA Canada urges the government to develop such a plan in consultation with Canadian businesses.
- tax reform because it is time for a comprehensive review of Canada’s tax system
Read the full remarks.