Three Millionaires Who Say They're Under-Taxed
Summary
Host Sam Conard explores the growing backlash against extreme wealth, featuring guests from the "Patriotic Millionaires" who advocate for higher taxes on the rich. The episode discusses the unfairness of capital gains taxation, the limitations of philanthropy, and the political tensions surrounding Canada's new investment summit aimed at attracting global capital.
Topics discussed
Intro: The debate on billionaires in Canada
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The 'Eat the Rich' sentiment and wealth inequality
Canada's first investment summit in Toronto
Meet Claire Trottier and Patriotic Millionaires Canada
Emma's story: Overpaying taxes to start a conversation
The taboo of self-identifying as a millionaire
Dealing with the transition to wealth and secrecy
Reactions from peers and the 'pay it forward' mindset
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Political equality and Canada's record wealth gap
Canada's richest individuals and the opacity of wealth
The capital gains tax loophole explained
Why Carney cut the reform and the 'flight' argument
Refining capital gains tax to protect innovation
Identifying the 'loud vocal minority' in Canada
Canada's economic path and the accumulation contest
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Wealth inequality and the erosion of democracy
Philanthropy vs. systemic government solutions
Canadian charitable law: Alleviating vs. preventing poverty
Governance, tax fairness, and public infrastructure
Lifestyle changes and the concept of 'enough'
Outro: Upcoming episodes and sponsorships
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