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Originally Posted by Frequitude
Not entirely, but yes partially. Some of the money that was collected from all will be distributed to the poor. That falls under the umbrella of "equalization". Then some will be distributed into public services and programs via the general revenue pool. That kind of falls under the umbrella of "equalization" similar to the way income taxes do (rich pay more but public services are consumed by all). Then the rest will apparently be used on energy/efficiency investments. That doesn't fall under the umbrella of "equalization". Heck, it probably benefits the rich.
Again, in an attempt to head off the people who will inevitably get their nickers in a twist that I am suggesting this is just an "OMG NDP tax and spend" program, I am not suggesting that that is the intent. I am however suggesting that it appears to be a part of the outcome.
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I'll say it for you. This is just a tax and spend program.
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Originally Posted by Jacks
Just heard an ad on Fan960 advertising Alberta's climate plan. I assume all of the people who complained about the federal action plan advertising will be outraged.
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I don't know about outraged, but I dislike it equally.