Here’s the first resolution being debated at the NDP Leadership Convention:
1-01-13 Resolution on Combatting Tax Shelters
Submitted by Hochelaga
WHEREAS, in addition to creating a “parasitic” sector driven by tax evasion, tax shelters serve to hide
profits and the very existence of vast fortunes, often obtained by criminal means;
BE IT RESOLVED that a new clause be added to Subsection 1.7 of the Policy Book:
e. Combatting tax havens and money laundering.
MP Peggy Nash opened debate, arguing the Conservatives have been blind to this problem. NDP argues we are losing $8 billion a year. “The Conservative solution is a snitch line.”
Nash says Conservatives are cutting enforcement and compliance at the Canada Revenue Agency.
“New Democrats will take real action to have a fair tax system,” Nash tells the plenary.
Unnamed delegate speaks in favour:
Motion passes.