Premier frustrated with federal finance minister's suggestion
Premier David Eby is decidedly unimpressed with Ottawa’s suggestion he use a new revenue stream — from a tax he didn’t ask the federal government to increase — to give provincial doctors a raise.
“One of the big challenges I think we've had is getting the federal government to understand the depth of the challenge that we face here in British Columbia, and getting their attention and their support on key areas of growth and pressure in our province,” he said.The federal Liberals raised the inclusion rate from one-half to two-thirds on capital gains above $250,000.
Freeland took it a step further, pointing to $19.4 billion in new revenue the increase will provide Ottawa, as well as an additional $11.6 billion for the provinces. B.C.’s share, proportionally, would be in the neighbourhood of $500 million annually, though it would depend on a whole host of variables in future years.
“Our concern is this change could dissuade doctors from opening or keeping their practices as a corporation, which in turn could impact patient care.”
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