In Canada, the current tax system favors political donations over charitable ones, leading to unequal treatment. Advocates are calling for a change to give tax breaks to individuals who donate to charity rather than political parties. This shift would create a fairer system and encourage more support for charitable organizations.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney names former United Nations ambassador as chief of staff
Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Marc-André Blanchard, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, as his new chief of staff starting in July, replacing Marco Mendicino, who will continue in an interim role until early summer. Blanchard, who has a distinguished career as a diplomat and executive, previously served as Canada's UN ambassador from 2016 to 2020 and was involved in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Additionally, former Liberal justice...
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