I think its important to start moving away from the royalty teet. At some point, it had to happen. We need to start thinking long-term for the province, and start diversifying ourselves away from oil and more into other energies.
Gas tax sucks, but hey, it's still way cheaper than the $1.40 / L we were paying a couple years ago.
As for healthcare premiums - why not just implement user fees for showing up at a clinic or hospital? Too many people abuse the system by wasting our medical resources by coming in for a stubbed toe or a slight cough. Put a $20 fee on clinic / hospital visits and watch the unnecessary lineups disappear.
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