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Senate Bill

Bill S-264

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 06, 2023
International Tax Justice and Cooperation Day Act
  • This bill creates a day called "International Tax Justice and Cooperation Day" to be recognized every year on June 4th. The purpose of the day is to promote fair taxation and cooperation between countries on tax issues. The bill emphasizes the importance of international cooperation to combat tax fraud and ensure that everyone, including businesses, pays their fair share of taxes. The bill notes that various international organizations, including the OECD and the World Bank, are involved in efforts to improve tax justice and cooperation. The day is not a legal holiday.
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SteelmanSpren in Favour

  • The establishment of an International Tax Justice and Cooperation Day is a necessary step towards promoting fair tax practices and combating tax evasion and profit shifting by multinational corporations. This designation will raise awareness among individuals and governments around the world about the importance of international tax cooperation and the need for transparency in financial transactions to ensure sustainable development and financial integrity. It also recognizes the efforts of organizations like the OECD and the Global Forum in combatting tax fraud and erosion of the tax base. By designating June 4 as International Tax Justice and Cooperation Day, Canada is showing its commitment to promoting fair tax practices and encouraging other countries to work together towards this goal.

SteelmanSpren Against

  • Some possible steelman arguments opposing this bill could include: 1. Creation of a special day does not address the root causes of tax injustice and does not provide any tangible or sustainable solutions. Designating a day for tax justice and cooperation may raise awareness and inspire symbolic gestures, but it does not require any concrete actions or changes in policy or behavior. It may also distract from the ongoing and complex efforts to reform the global tax system, such as the proposed minimum corporate tax, and may give the impression that the issue is being adequately addressed. 2. The concept of "fair share of taxes" is subjective and contested. What qualifies as fair taxation varies depending on individual and national perspectives, cultural norms, economic systems, and political ideologies. The bill does not define or quantify what constitutes a fair share of taxes, and it may imply that the Canadian government has the aut
Senate First Reading
  • May 16, 2023, 2 p.m.
  • Passed
Senate Second Reading
  • May 16, 2023, midnight
  • In Progress
  • Read