Proposed tax cuts will benefit working people, but also high income earners

Published: 1 April 2025

The federal election campaign is well underway, and the leaders of the Liberal and Conservative parties are both proposing tax cuts for the lowest income tax bracket. Income up to $57,375 is...

How U.S.-Canada tariffs could hit New York’s economy

Published: 21 March 2025

As U.S.-Canada tariff disputes escalate, New York’s economy faces serious risks, with over $42 billion in trade at stake. McGill University professors Preetika Joshi and Vivek Astvansh warn that...

The Government of Quebec’s ability to support those affected by tariffs is limited by its financial position

Published: 12 March 2025

The Government of Quebec is promising to help businesses affected by US tariffs, but how much can it really do? Quebec does have funds set aside for emergencies like this one, according to Preetika...

Delve podcast: New Normal: Can Global Financial Transparency Deter Corporate Tax Avoidance? with Preetika Joshi

Published: 23 June 2022

While tax policies are complicated and often seem unfair, new global solutions can both simplify how corporations pay their taxes and make payment more equitable for countries owed their share of...

Professor Joshi awarded 2021 FRQSC New Academics Grant

Published: 5 May 2021

Congratulations to Preetika Joshi, Assistant Professor in Accounting, who has been awarded the 2021 FRQSC New Academics Grant (Soutien à la recherche pour la relève professorale) for her project...

New policies needed to address the CEWS controversy

Published: 10 December 2020

Between April and September 20, 53 publicly-held Canadian companies paid out nearly $2 billion to their shareholders despite receiving more than $10 million in federal assistance through the...

‘Shareholder capitalism’ sparks controversy

Published: 10 December 2020

The news that more than 60 publicly held Canadian firms have received the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) while continuing to pay out dividends has sharply divided public opinion this week....

68 Canadian companies pay out billions in dividends while receiving government subsidies

Published: 7 December 2020

A recent investigation reveals that as 68 publicly-traded Canadian companies received at least $1.3 billion government assistance through the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), they paid out...

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