VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - August 23, 2017) - On Thursday, Aug. 24, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on the taxes Canadians pay.
The Canadian Consumer Tax Index 2017 tracks the total tax bill of the average Canadian household from 1961 to 2016, and compares it to other expenses, including housing and food costs.
A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Aug. 24.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Charles Lammam
Director of Fiscal Studies
Fraser Institute
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Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
(604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org