9-12intermediateFinancial Citizenship
What Public Money Buys
In Canada: What Public Money Buys lessons adapted to local money rules and examples.
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What tax pays for in Canada
In Canada: In Canada, tax funds universal healthcare (Medicare), public schools,....
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What your taxes build in Canada
In Canada: In Canada, tax revenue funds universal Medicare, public schools, and....
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A real example: healthcare is free at point of use for residents — funded by
In Canada: healthcare is free at point of use for residents — funded by taxes.
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Local government spending in Canada
In Canada: In Canada, local councils or municipalities also spend tax money — on....
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When tax money is wasted in Canada
In Canada: Not all tax is spent well.
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Your stake in public money in Canada
Every tax paid in Canada is a share of collective investment.
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