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Originally Posted by danielf
This is standard practice in many European countries (and I think it's a good thing). It'll mean higher taxes though, particularly for the higher earners who are less likely to claim this 'benefit'. Personally, I'd welcome it.
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If higher earners are less likely to claim it there's less need to tax them highly as they are a lower 'risk'.
Taxes aren't higher in Canada with this and compulsory health insurance, single payer, contributions ring fenced directly from payroll taxes.