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Canada Speech from the Throne Delivered Including Focus on Taxing Digital Companies, Addressing Wealth Inequality, and Promoting Clean Tech

|Proposed Changes|Canada
Canada

On 23 September 2020, Governor General of Canada Julie Payette delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the second session of the 43rd Parliament and outline the government's agenda.

While details on tax plans is limited in the speech, one area of focus is addressing corporate tax avoidance by "digital giants". According to Payette, " Web giants are taking Canadians' money while imposing their own priorities. Things must change, and will change. The Government will act to ensure their …

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