💰 Did Google really owe an extra $820M in taxes in Canada?

In this episode of Hypercroissance, Jonathan Léveillé (Openmind Technologies) joins Antoine Gagné once again to dive deep into the DST and C-18 laws—and their major impact on digital businesses and Canadian advertisers.

We’re talking about a 3% tax aimed at digital giants like Google, META, and Amazon. But instead of weakening them… it’s Canadian SMEs that are taking the hit. Surging ad prices, news pulled from platforms, political pressure—we break down the hidden layers of the Canada–US trade war and the ongoing tensions between tech innovation, taxation, and diplomacy.

In this episode:
✅ Why the DST tax was dropped (and what it really tells us)
✅ How Google quietly raised its ad prices
✅ The true influence of Big Tech on public policy
✅ The global future of digital taxation
✅ What entrepreneurs should watch for in 2025

Are you an entrepreneur, CEO, or marketing leader in Canada? This episode is essential for understanding the tax issues that directly impact your business.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Trade war between Canada and the United States
03:14 Tax and pricing analysis in Canada
06:20 Impact of taxation on big tech companies
10:08 Law C-18 and media reactions
12:26 Comparing provincial tax rates and economic impact
14:01 Our partnership with helloDarwin
15:49 A global perspective on the DST law
20:14 Negotiation dynamics with tech giants
23:35 Law C5 and economic efficiency improvements
28:40 Wrap-up and future outlook

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