“Income splitting benefits only fifteen per cent, mostly the wealthiest Canadians, but it's paid for by everyone.”

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The quote argues that income splitting helps only a small share of people, and that those benefits mainly go to the wealthiest Canadians. It also says the cost is shared by everyone, so the policy is presented as unfair to the broader public.

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About Justin Trudeau

Canadian politician

Justin Pierre James Trudeau is a Canadian politician who served as prime minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025. He led the Liberal Party from 2013 until 2025 and represented Papineau in the House of Commons from 2008 to 2025. His public career was centered on federal politics, with long service both as party leader and as an MP. The record here reflects a figure known for political leadership and national office over that period.

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