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Worse off than what?
Not worse off fiscally: the PBO is clear that most households and all below the top quintile get back more in rebates than they pay in tax. Which is all that was ever promised.
So unlike most taxes, this tax is fully rebated, and then some. But, like all taxes, it still has an economic impact, and in that sense makes people “worse off.”
So: worse off than what? Worse off than if we did nothing on climate change? That option isn’t on the table — but in any case you’d have to look at the costs of climate change, at least so far as our failure to do anything affects it.
Worse off than other ways of cutting emissions? But that is demonstrably not true. Other methods are much costlier, and don’t come with a rebate. It’s just that the PBO didn’t bother to include those, which makes this study fairly pointless.
Corrected PBO report finds carbon tax leaves most Canadians worse off even as they get more back in rebates nationalpost.com/news/canada…
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Did you know that Calgary is the top destination for disc golf in Canada? 🥏
With 19 courses across the city, it's easy to see why this fun, free & accessible sport is generating so much excitement. Grab your discs and join the buzz!
Learn more: calgary.ca/DiscGolf.
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laughshopcalgary.com catch me at @LaughShopYYC from the 28th to the 31st. Get your tickets today 🎟️ #yyc #Calgary
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Just the beginning. Thank you, @PlayersTribune. Join me in a three-stage meditation through the link below.
theplayerstribune.com/posts/…
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#BatWalk this Wednesday 21st of August in YYC - albertawilderness.ca/product… (support the Alberta Wilderness Association)
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Dunkin's new Spiked Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte is the perfect treat, no matter the season. nerdist.com/article/dunkin-s…
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Paris, je t’aime! Especially your cookies! 💙 #ParisOlympics
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My dong was in the Guiness book of World Records until they kicked me out of the library.
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When you explain your code to a rubber duck and it starts asking better questions than your product manager. Now that's debugging at it's finest.
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It's bike season pals, which means Parkway To Pint is in full swing! 🚲🍻
Grab your bike and head out to Banff to begin this biking challenge along the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A.) For a map and to learn more visit bandedpeakbrewing.com/event/… #CraftedForAdventure
Ok but what if the electric boat sinks AND there are sharks nearby?
youtu.be/bMNMt5FdVwg?feature…
"Outboard motor and battery specialist Flux Marine has introduced a new center console boat package to its lineup to help further electrify the industry." buff.ly/3y0I1DG
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Yes, the liberal video was misleading in two spots. But @GregMcLeanYYC is the last one that should be criticizing it because he's the same guy who sent PRINTED flyers to YYC homeowners misinterpreting the carbon tax math badly. Check here for details:
nitter.gq/maxfawcett/status/1811…
1/4: Yesterday, Minister of Justice & Attorney General @viraniarif distributed a video with false info about new capital gains tax. (I believe it is now deleted). The question remains whether there is liability for Attorney General in distributing incorrect tax advice to Cdns.
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25% of Rempel's article, about how passing cottage on to your spouse is different that passing it to your kids, is an important point. @viraniarif should have been more careful. However the remaining 75% is the usual PP spin that doesn't belong in the same article.
Today @viraniarif released a video filled with misleading tax advice that could cost Canadians big time.
My colleague and tax lawyer @PLawrenceMP tax lawyer joined me to debunk his claims.
Read all about it here: 65.michellerempelgarner.ca/
Cc @GregMcLeanYYC @dckurek
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Nowhere in her post was she able to convince me the tax change _directly_ affects the majority of Canadians. And counting indirect effects is spin...the same spin her pal @GregMcLeanYYC likes to pull about carbon tax costs in his recent flyer delivered to yyc homes.
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With the Calgary Stampede in full swing, we have denim on the brain!
Today, we’re taking a closer look at the Great Western Garment Company (GWG), an Alberta workwear company founded in 1911.
We were joined by local vintage seller Tom Heuver.
Read more: bit.ly/4cEzy8d
Big Meat vs Big Plant
When they all spend $ lobbying and ghost-writing news articles and science studies, it gets confusing real fast
The #plantbased industry has been facing a wave of misinformation. To ensure its continued growth it is crucial to set the record straight.
‘Ultraprocessed' plant-based meat isn't as bad for you as the meat industry wants you to believe thestar.com/opinion/contribu… via @torontostar
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🇨🇦 It’s a tradition by now: on #CanadaDay these Maple Buttercream Cupcakes with Bacon Sprinkles are always #RecipeOfTheDay round these parts! nigella.com/recipes/maple-bu…
This article is not actually about sad Oilers fans 😒
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And it’s confirmed. Alberta, long dominated by coal power, has now completed its phaseout of the fuel, 6 years ahead of the stated goal of 2030. #ableg
We’re immensely proud to announce our Genesee Generating Station has ceased coal-operations!
View the media release: bit.ly/3Xn1vwC
