Syl-la-bles

Recent report: The average Canadian family paid more in 2023 on taxes than it did on housing, food and clothing combined.

CALGARY—The average Canadian family spent 43.0 per cent of its income on taxes in 2023—more than housing, food and clothing costs combined, finds a new study published by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank.

In 2023, the average Canadian family earned an income of $109,235 and paid in total taxes equaling $46,988.

In other words, the average Canadian family spent 43.0 per cent of its income on taxes compared to 35.6 per cent on basic necessities.

This is a dramatic shift since 1961 when the average Canadian family spent much less of its income on taxes (33.5 per cent) than the basic necessities (56.5 per cent). Taxes have grown much more rapidly than any other single expenditure for the average Canadian family.

The total tax bill for Canadians includes visible and hidden taxes (paid to the federal, provincial and local governments) including income, payroll, sales, property, carbon, health, fuel and alcohol taxes.

“Considering the sheer amount of income that goes towards taxes in this country, Canadians may question whether or not we’re getting good value for our money,” Fuss said.

Looking for a great Christmas gift idea? Why not bring the family together and play a game of Syl-la-bles? Fun for all ages. It’s also a great party game. Now on sale for $10 each. (No tax) DM if interested !

What better way to spend some quality time during the Ontario spring break with your family by playing one or two games of Syl-la-bles. We all wish we could be doing more with friends and family right now but that’s not possible. See who’s Syl-la-bles champion in your home! Stay safe everyone !

Why not have some great quality family time during the Ontario spring break and play a game or two of Syl-la-bles! We all wish we could be doing more with friends and family outside our homes but that’s not possible right now. Find out who’s Syl-la-bles champion in your home!
Stay safe everyone !

Syl-la-bles Syl-la-bles is a fun word game that has sold over 40,000 copies in 5 years! It’s a great educatio

What better way to spend the holidays with your family while we are all stuck at home!? Available now on Amazon or toysrus.ca
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A funny game mime to put a smile on our “game” faces during the Covid-19 ordeal.

What a better way to spend these isolation days then by playing a game of Syl-la-bles with the family!!

Nice full page for us in the Creative Play NY Toy Fair magazine issue. Page 39

CreativePlay Retailer February 2020 In the February 2020 issue... Corolle, Must Haves and more!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. If anyone needs a last minute gift, I have a great board game that works for people of all ages! Shoot me a note and I’ll get you one. Xmas deal $10, plus shipping (if needed). You can also pick up a copy in Stouffville.

Since it’s getting close to Xmas and I was on the Dragon’s Den toy special reaired around this time of year, I thought I’d share my episode again for viewing!
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syl-la-bles - The Game that Encourages you to Think BIG! The object of the game is to come up with the longest and most difficult words beginning with the letter on the spaces you land on. The longer the words, the more points you score. First person to achieve the set amount of points (decided before the game starts) is the winner.