Marking a century of federal income tax

The roots for Canada’s current income tax system go back to First World War

Marking a century of federal income tax
Parliament Hill’s West Block includes a statue of PM Robert Borden, who introduced federal income tax in 1917. (Michel Loiselle/Shutterstock)

While Canadians will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday this year, there is another milestone happening in 2017 over which some people may not rejoice. Federal income tax turns 100 this year.

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