A tax return is a document which states how much income an individual or entity reported to the government. In Canada these documents are considered private and are not released to the public. The Canadian Elections Commissioner does not require individuals running for public offices to release them. In Sweden, Norway and Finland citizen’s and candidate’s tax records are considered public information and are published on the internet.
@8VT966B3yrs3Y
no, unless there are/were previous issues identified by the CRA
Yes, and all trust, foundation and corporate tax records for 5 years prior to election and every year that they hold office.
@9JXW8SV2mos2MO
if they are receiving funding, they should provide a legal paper trail of where that funding is being distributed.
@9J6QYXY3mos3MO
Yes, once they run for any political office above the municipal level, like provincially or federally.
@9HSTJPK 4mos4MO
Yes and they should have to publicly release the amount their office costs the riding, (and not through running through hoops to find such information) I also think they should HAVE TO visit every town in their riding at least once per year. Dr. Kitchen has NEVER been to Montmartre!
@8VLRB843yrs3Y
Only if it was deemed necessary ie in a criminal case etc
@8VGSWSD3yrs3Y
No, members of government should be subject to audit, candidates should have the right to privacy
@8T8XK9S3yrs3Y
If they are under investigation.
@8SH9LNK3yrs3Y
Yes, and a complete account of their personal holdings and investments should also be released.
@9FJ88XB7mos7MO
No. But they should be routinely audited.
@9DXHQ268mos8MO
No, but they should be audited for conflicts of interest.
@9DSJSNX8mos8MO
Yes, and their spouse as well.
@9D8CP57Conservative8mos8MO
No, but they should be public while they are in office.
@9D6Y4C58mos8MO
yes only if there is speculation of fraud
@9C2DCN511mos11MO
ill leave this for others to decide
@99SZPFK1yr1Y
Yes and medicals and audits should be required yearly
@995BP6W1yr1Y
Only if they have committed previous tax crimes or are participating in fraudulent or questionable activities in relation to their personal or governmental finances.
@98S47971yr1Y
No, it shouldn't be a requirement but it would be very wise to do that as a political candidate
@9428PLP1yr1Y
No, but future candidates should have to, and current ones should be encouraged to
@98F2D7F1yr1Y
They should have to release to a private committee, possibly of judges
@95WMMMT2yrs2Y
No, but they should be audited every they run in office
@95WJMYN2yrs2Y
if the political candidate is suspected of bribes or criminal activity they should be required
@95LSVQV2yrs2Y
Only with their consent
@92S6KXH2yrs2Y
All tax returns and holdings should be made public for people in public offices.
@8Z52VVM2yrs2Y
No but they should be subject to an independent audit to rule out tax evasion/fraud and a mental health review to ensure they are of sound mind.
@8XRPZWP2yrs2Y
Not to the public but this should be reviewed
@8VWXDZS3yrs3Y
Yes and audit while in office only
@8VV2P573yrs3Y
No, only political leaders should be required to release their recent tax returns to the public and require a public audit each year they are in office
@8VK65X8Conservative3yrs3Y
No but taxes should be audit every year
@8VJH6DQ3yrs3Y
yes, and make voters aware of where they get their donations from.
@8VJ6J92Conservative3yrs3Y
The candidates for the political parties should absolutely show where their money’s going, to ensure the wealth stays among the citizens, not greedy politicians who are bought under the table.
@8V7LPJX3yrs3Y
No but to an entity that will hold them accountable
@8V5C6H23yrs3Y
Nobody should pay taxes
@Steeviemac3yrs3Y
No, but aspiring political candidates should undergo a financial audit as part of a vetting process.
@8TYJGN53yrs3Y
Yes, as well as any holdings they have in their portfolios.
@8TXVXML3yrs3Y
No, unless they are an incumbent.
@8TV87RV3yrs3Y
Only if requested and part of an investigation
@8TJGF2J3yrs3Y
Yes but only if there is some question about the ethics of their financial dealings
@8T9SCRW3yrs3Y
Yes, and their holdings should be known to all to prevent conflict of interests.
No, they should be required to disclose a comprehensive financial disclosure
@shaelynj3yrs3Y
yes because it’s important to see what theyre getting for what their doing-but it shouldn’t be a requirement (only show it once a year)
@8QXR442New Democratic3yrs3Y
A political candidates income does not affect my stance
@8DD3X6F4yrs4Y
Only if elected, not just candidates.
@8VJ8ZRD3yrs3Y
Yes that would make it transparent
@8PJY6KH3yrs3Y
Not all political candidates but those who are chosen to fill government positions should be required to prove that they income isn't altered in any way and taxes are payed.
@8PJK4ZV3yrs3Y
Yes, depending on the position they are in.
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