Back in the McKenna years, other premiers grumbled that the Tiny, Perfect Premier was coming into their backyard and raiding jobs. The Premier of BC was annoyed that McKenna was trying to poach jobs from companies on Team Canada missions. Twenty-five years later, the Premier of Alberta continues to up that province’s efforts to poach workers from other provinces. An article in the G&M this week says Alberta is boosting its Alberta Calling Attraction Bonus to $5,000 to woo workers - not just trades workers - this includes food services workers and other occupations in high demand.
This reinforces the urgent need for tax reform in Canada. While I don't oppose Alberta's initiative to attract workers, it underscores the pressing need for federal tax reform, particularly regarding income tax. Provinces have the authority to levy taxes, but wielding taxation as a tool is concerning.
This reinforces the urgent need for tax reform in Canada. While I don't oppose Alberta's initiative to attract workers, it underscores the pressing need for federal tax reform, particularly regarding income tax. Provinces have the authority to levy taxes, but wielding taxation as a tool is concerning.