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Economic justice advocates encouraged by a few big wins in Budget 2023, but renew call for bolder action

Tax fairness advocate praises measures to end exemptions for banks and to set up a corporate registry, but says government ‘way too timid’ in its overall approach.

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BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI
April 5, 2023

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Independent Senator Pierrette Ringuette says she worries Finance Canada’s consultations won't be accessible to the vulnerable people most affected by predatory lending and the results will be biased towards the industry.

‘No brainer’: consultations should not delay federal crack down on high-interest loans, say NDP MP, ISG Senator

NewsBY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

Independent Senator Pierrette Ringuette says she worries Finance Canada’s consultations won't be accessible to the vulnerable people most affected by predatory lending and the results will be biased towards the industry.