SummarySpren for "Carbon tax"
- • The Prime Minister went on an $80,000 vacation that was paid for by the taxpayer.
• The Prime Minister used two private jets, which emitted 100 tonnes of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
- • The government is proposing a national system for early learning and child care with reduced fees of 50% across the country and down to $10 a day in seven provinces and territories.
• The government is providing dental care to seniors, following the provision of dental care to children.
- • 2 million Canadians are going to food banks every month, but the Liberal-NDP carbon tax coalition wants to quadruple the carbon tax, making farming unsustainable and increasing taxes on Canadians who buy food.
• Bill C-234 in its original form would provide relief to Canadians struggling to afford food, but the Liberals may reject the Senate amendments and keep the tax in place.
- • The government's perception of reality is different from the reality experienced by everyday Canadians, who are struggling to put food on the table and pay their bills.
• Record numbers of Canadians are using food banks, and the carbon tax, which is scheduled to increase on April 1, is a contributing factor.
- • The NDP-Liberal government's policies have increased food production costs, transportation costs, and spoilage, leading to higher food prices and reduced food security for Canadians.
• The proposed ban on primary plastic packaging could increase the cost of fresh produce by 34%, reduce the availability of fresh produce by more than 50%, and increase fresh produce waste by more than 50%, leading to negative health and environmental impacts.
- • The Conservative party believes that the Liberal government's carbon tax is increasing the cost of basic necessities like food, heat, and fuel.
• The Liberal government has promised to continue increasing the carbon tax, making life more unaffordable for all Canadians.