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Originally Posted by peter12
I also get a little bit concerned when I hear from all the candidates, except Hinman, that the O&G royalty money is the solution to all of our problems. It just shows a definite lack of understanding and vision for the future of our province.
We have institutional problems that can never be fixed by throwing cash at it. We have environmental problems that require a distinct shift in policy making in this province.
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Yeah, its a little concerning when the "major parties" think the solution of all their problems is to "shake the money tree," with absolutely zero understanding of the ramifications that being an oilpatch aggressor has on the province and its global perception.
Mason can cite "Alaskan-style royalties" till the cows come home... what he neglects to mention is how minimal the taxation is there and how, unlike Alberta, inexpensive to the operator the regulatory system is. There isn't another $4 billion to just take.