How heavy is the tax burden on the average Canadian family? The Fraser Institute's latest "Canadian Consumer Tax Index 2026" shows that in 2025, the average Canadian family will spend more than the total amount of their income on taxes than on basic necessities such as housing, food, and clothing.
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How heavy is the tax burden on the average Canadian family? The Fraser Institute's latest "Canadian Consumer Tax Index 2026" shows that in 2025, the average Canadian family will spend more than the total amount of their income on taxes than on basic necessities such as housing, food, and clothing.