MEI – Canadians Now Pay More in Taxes Than Food, Shelter and Clothing Combined – Renaud Brossard

The average Canadian family now spends more on taxes and government fees each year than on food, shelter and clothing combined, about 42% of income in taxes versus 36% on the basics. Interview with Renaud Brossard, Vice President, Communications at the MEI, and Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies for the Fraser Institute, published on September 7, 2026 on The News Forum.