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View from the publisher It’s all about tax fairness Joe Mulcahy Those who create the most jobs are getting penalized In July, the federal Liberals, by bringing forward Bill C-27, seemed to be accusing everyone in small business of taking advantage of our tax system. Proposed changes by Finance Minister Bill Morneau that would eliminate tax breaks for the middle class received tremendous blowback from small business owners, farmers, doctors, those in the fishing industry, opposition parties – even his own Liberal backbenchers! Morneau is now backing off some of the proposals and has declared that technical fixes are on the way. However, we now know via the Paradise Papers that the richest 1%-2% are sheltering millions of dollars offshore to avoid paying taxes. One of them is Stephen Bronfman, chief fundraiser and senior advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – who cam- paigned on tax fairness, addressing income inequality and reversing the decline of middle-class incomes. Funny thing – I didn’t hear of any printers from Ontario, or shop owners from the east coast or west coast among the over 3,000 Canadians on the lists. So why isn’t our government going after them, going where the real money is – instead of penalizing those who create most of the jobs in this country? Recently, a friend who’s a doctor told me he might move to the U.S. if this nonsense continues. And the brother of a Liberal MP from the east coast told me he’ll vote against his own party if these tax grabs become law. I’m praying that our “real change” Prime Minister will see the light and straighten his party’s pre- carious course. Today, when it comes to politicians of all stripes, I’m reminded of Foghorn Leghorn, a cartoon character from the 1960s, whose favourite quips included, “Nice kid, but he’s about as sharp as a bowlin’ ball.” We’re putting together our premier 2018 Wide Format Inkjet Guide to examine the pros and cons of entering wide format, and to help everyone better understand this technology. We’re also creating an online Graphic Arts Career Centre to help those in the industry seeking work, and shops looking for skilled employees. Finally, I’d like to thank our staff, readers and adver- tisers for their ongoing support. I wish you a prosperous new year, a wonderful Christmas and a fulfilling holiday season with your family and loved ones. After all, they’re the real reasons why we work so hard. In the meantime, stay positive and stay focused. Joe Mulcahy Publisher, Graphic Arts Magazine [email protected] 4 | December 2017 / January 2018 | GRAPHIC ARTS MAGAZINE GRAPHIC ARTS MAGAZINE is published ten times per year by B.K.L.K Inc. 17-17817 Leslie St. Newmarket, ON L3Y 8C6 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Outside Toronto: 1-877-513-3999 e-mail: [email protected] www.graphicartsmag.com Submission deadlines are as follows: January 15 for February 2018 February 15 for March 2018 Publications Mail Agreement No. 40029380 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Graphic Arts Magazine 17-17817 Leslie St Newmarket ON L3Y 3C8 email: [email protected] Publisher Digital Marketing Manager Joe Mulcahy Gregory Turner Editor in Chief Web Development Filomena Tamburri Editor George Dedopoulos CTP supplied by Tony Curcio PointOne Graphics Associate Editor Printing Natalia Lumby PointOne Graphics Copy Editor Cover Paper Paul Phillips Kallima Production Manager Maureen O'Sullivan Account Managers Maureen O’Sullivan Sandy Le