They Want Your Kid To Pay This
How a controversial proposal to charge graduates for leaving Canada sparked debate about brain drain, tax policy, and the departure tax rules many Canadians already face.
Show Notes
A proposal was floated suggesting Canadian graduates should pay $500,000 if they leave the country to work abroad.
It sounds extreme — but ideas like this often start as applause lines before becoming policy discussions.
And what many people don’t realize is Canada already has something similar: an exit tax.
In This Solo, We Cover:
• The proposal to charge graduates for leaving Canada
• Why this targets young professionals – not wealthy taxpayers
• How Canada's existing departure tax already works
• Who actually pays departure tax – and who doesn't
• Why a 25-year-old graduate would typically owe nothing
• The bigger issue: why skilled Canadians are leaving
This isn't just about one idea – it's about how policy ideas star, evolve, and eventually affect real people.
If you have kids studying in Canada or thinking about working abroad, this conversation directly impacts their future.
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