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chemgear · 01-21-2013, 08:01 AM

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Di...905/story.html

Despite a projected $3-billion deficit, however, Premier Alison Redford has firmly ruled out tax increases or any new taxes.

“My preference is clear, I don’t want to see new taxes,” Redford said earlier this month. “I have a commitment and I’m sticking to my commitment — tax revenue won’t change.”

But look no further than her former finance minister Ron Liepert for a different view.

“I’m not saying Albertans are screaming to have new taxes,” Liepert says. “But if framed properly, they’d be prepared to engage in a discussion of what is the right level for paying for services.

01-21-2013, 08:01 AM	#170
chemgear Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Exp:	http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Di...905/story.html Despite a projected $3-billion deficit, however, Premier Alison Redford has firmly ruled out tax increases or any new taxes. “My preference is clear, I don’t want to see new taxes,” Redford said earlier this month. “I have a commitment and I’m sticking to my commitment — tax revenue won’t change.” But look no further than her former finance minister Ron Liepert for a different view. “I’m not saying Albertans are screaming to have new taxes,” Liepert says. “But if framed properly, they’d be prepared to engage in a discussion of what is the right level for paying for services.