“Not in dispute:” Most Canadians financially worse off from carbon tax, UCP says
“The Parliamentary Budget Office said that Canadians will pay more in carbon taxes than they will receive in rebates, and that is not in dispute.”
Danielle Smith rebuffs “ivory tower” academic economists
“I think the economists should get out their ivory towers and come into the real world, is what they should do,” Smith said.
Doug Ford says either the carbon tax goes or Justin Trudeau does
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has stated that if the carbon tax isn’t abolished, Justin Trudeau will be swiftly removed from office come election time next year.
RECKLESS, IMMORAL, and INHUMANE: Danielle Smith testifies on the carbon tax
Speaking before the House Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called the carbon tax not just reckless but “immoral” and “inhumane”.
UCP leads NDP by 15 points in Alberta, latest poll shows
The latest Abacus poll shows the United Conservative Party (UCP) a commanding 15 points ahead of the NDP in Alberta.
Trudeau says Canadian Premiers are lying about his carbon tax: “It’s basic math”
“It’s basic math” Trudeau said, despite once saying he has a medical condition that prohibits him from understanding basic math.
UCP would win a majority government if running against Nenshi, poll shows
Among the NDP candidates, Nenshi has skyrocketed to a lead after announcing his leadership bid just last week — but he’s trailing the UCP by 7 seats.
Danielle Smith touts UK’s ban on puberty blockers
“We’re talking about sterility:” Smith takes a victory lap over her trans policy announcements after the UK’s health authority bans puberty blockers for minors.
Danielle Smith urges Trudeau to score “political win” and pause the carbon tax
“We’re still paying more in the tax than any of us are getting back in the rebates,” Smith said. “People know that, they feel it.”
Smith calls Gondek recall legislation “unfair” for residents
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called the Gondek recall legislation “unfair,” saying “too high of a bar” is set for petitioners to gather all the needed signatures. Calgary would need a total of 514,284 signatures for the petition to successfully recall Mayor Gondek, however only 390, 383 citizens voted in the 2021 mayoral election, as reported […]