The NDP's latest regressive tax came into effect: the $1.25/litre beer tax that will create jobs by killing competition, or something.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmont...erta-1.3708496
But don't worry! Notley is going to protect Alberta craft brewers with unconstitutional, protectionist policies!
http://www.torontosun.com/2016/07/29...constitutional
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Lousy economic theory aside, the new policy was a shock to importers as it came without warning or, apparently, legal analysis.
Shortly after this announcement, the Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) wrote to the Minister responsible to explain that the differential tax treatment of beer based on its province of origin was an unconstitutional tariff that violated section 121 of the Constitution Act, 1867.
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