Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How has Canada's personal income tax changed over the past century? New book coming Thursday, Apr. 6


VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - April 05, 2017) - On Thursday, Apr. 6, the Fraser Institute will release a new collection of essays examining taxes.

The History and Development of Canada's Personal Income Tax: Zero to 50 in 100 Years spotlights changes to the personal income tax over the last century, how the tax increased, targeted more and more tax filers, and made Canada less competitive.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Apr. 6 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).

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Contact Information:

MEDIA CONTACTS:
William Watson
Senior Fellow
Fraser Institute

To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:
Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
(604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org