text: I am in the 1%. My Wife and I paid well over $150,000 in income taxes last year.  My "deductions" were for an RRSP and $40,000 of Charitable donations.  I pay 48% of every extra dollar I earn in tax.  The only "break" I get is the Capital Gains inclusion rate - which is the same "break" as for every Canadian that takes the risk in the Capital markets and is lucky enough to get a gain - although given my income, my gains are still taxed at a higher percentage than the vast majority.  I have no pension.  We started our own business from scratch and employ 7 people, all of whom pay taxes, and I pay their employer contributions and benefits.   My carbon tax dollars will all go to lower income polluters.  
  There are plenty like me.  I have no problem with a progressive tax system.  But, please, stop inferring that people like me get a free ride and live in deduction heaven.  The VERY rare few don't pay a lot of tax. Certainly, no politician makes my life easier or more lucrative.