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Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

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.

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Response rates from 771 University--Rosedale voters.

69%
Yes
31%
No
65%
Yes
26%
No
3%
Yes, and require a public audit each year they are in office
4%
No, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to
1%
Yes, and also required to release their medical records
1%
No, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties
1%
No, their income is none of our business

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 @B4K46RSanswered…2wks2W

Yes, the public should know how corrupt they are and how much money they are pocketing like tredeau did with moderna.

 @B4BLH5Fanswered…3wks3W

Politicians should be audited every year they are in office, but the details don't need to be released unless there is evidence of wrongdoing.

 @9ZXWTNBfrom Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

No, it would be a good political move to gain people's votes, but it shouldn't infringe on their abilities to do their duties. If it is, then that leads to different problems.

 @9XYC3PVfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, and they must also release their personal holdings to promote transparency and to prevent conflicts of interests.

 @9HSTJPK from Alberta  answered…1yr1Y

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!

 @9FJ88XBfrom British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

No. But they should be routinely audited.

 @9DXHQ26from British Columbia  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but they should be audited for conflicts of interest.

 @9DSJSNXfrom Alberta  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and their spouse as well.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…5mos5MO

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…6mos6MO

Trump’s Puerto Rico Problem Erupts in Pennsylvania: Latino Voters Fire Back

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