It is absolutely both.
Just because those eligible for a full rebate are being hurt less by receiving a rebate doesn't mean they aren't facing an additional burden. And let's not act like the NDP have a legitimate handle on how much this carbon tax is actually going to cost. Their estimates are flawed at best. Best case scenario, the rebate MIGHT offset the full amount of additional costs to a poor family.
The partial offset of those costs being paid for by those above an arbitrary income line is the very definition of a wealth redistribution.
So, no. It is both a wealth redistribution and it is detrimental to the poor.
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Pylon on the Edmonton Oilers:
"I am actually more excited for the Oilers game tomorrow than the Flames game. I am praying for multiple jersey tosses. The Oilers are my new favourite team for all the wrong reasons. I hate them so much I love them."
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