Well, today is the Liberal/NDP Non-Coalition Coalition Budget Day!

[Ron in Regina]

The most obvious increase in store for taxpayers in 2025 are the threatened hikes to Canada’s contentious federal carbon tax, which as of April Fools Day increases from $80 per tonne to $95 per tonne.

That will put the cost of carbon at 21 cents per litre for gasoline, 25 cents per litre for diesel, and 18 cents per cubic metre of natural gas.

Despite the federal government’s claims that the carbon tax will be revenue neutral and give families more back in rebates than it paid, Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) Yves Giroux issued reports showing that isn’t the case.

The federal income-based payroll tax will increase for those making over $64,000 — ranging from an additional $355 to $403.

While not a tax, the maximum pensionable earnings covered by the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will also be increasing, as will maximum insurable earnings for Employment Insurance (EI.)

Federal excise taxes on alcohol, which already make up roughly half of the cost of beer, wine and spirits, will increase by 2% as of April 1, etc…

Trudeau Liberals hit Canadians with a slew of tax increases in 2025 — Toronto Sun

Carbon, payroll and alcohol taxes are just some of the taxes seeing increases in 2025

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[pgs]

The most obvious increase in store for taxpayers in 2025 are the threatened hikes to Canada’s contentious federal carbon tax, which as of April Fools Day increases from $80 per tonne to $95 per tonne.

That will put the cost of carbon at 21 cents per litre for gasoline, 25 cents per litre for diesel, and 18 cents per cubic metre of natural gas.

Despite the federal government’s claims that the carbon tax will be revenue neutral and give families more back in rebates than it paid, Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) Yves Giroux issued reports showing that isn’t the case.

The federal income-based payroll tax will increase for those making over $64,000 — ranging from an additional $355 to $403.

While not a tax, the maximum pensionable earnings covered by the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will also be increasing, as will maximum insurable earnings for Employment Insurance (EI.)

Federal excise taxes on alcohol, which already make up roughly half of the cost of beer, wine and spirits, will increase by 2% as of April 1, etc…

Trudeau Liberals hit Canadians with a slew of tax increases in 2025 — Toronto Sun

Carbon, payroll and alcohol taxes are just some of the taxes seeing increases in 2025

apple.news

There is only one taxpayer .

 

[Dixie Cup]

The most obvious increase in store for taxpayers in 2025 are the threatened hikes to Canada’s contentious federal carbon tax, which as of April Fools Day increases from $80 per tonne to $95 per tonne.

That will put the cost of carbon at 21 cents per litre for gasoline, 25 cents per litre for diesel, and 18 cents per cubic metre of natural gas.

Despite the federal government’s claims that the carbon tax will be revenue neutral and give families more back in rebates than it paid, Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) Yves Giroux issued reports showing that isn’t the case.

The federal income-based payroll tax will increase for those making over $64,000 — ranging from an additional $355 to $403.

While not a tax, the maximum pensionable earnings covered by the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) will also be increasing, as will maximum insurable earnings for Employment Insurance (EI.)

Federal excise taxes on alcohol, which already make up roughly half of the cost of beer, wine and spirits, will increase by 2% as of April 1, etc…

Trudeau Liberals hit Canadians with a slew of tax increases in 2025 — Toronto Sun

Carbon, payroll and alcohol taxes are just some of the taxes seeing increases in 2025

apple.news

My, aren't we lucky?

 

[Taxslave2]

Why have a tax in the first place if they are just going to hire a bunch of bureaucraps to give it back? The only thing I can see is that some low income will get more back than they paid, making it a wealth redistribution scam, not a tax.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Well, this isn’t ageing well.

They LIED until their HOUSE of CARDS COLLAPSED

If you would like to see more, check out: https://twitter.com/canadastandshttps://www.instagram.com/canadastands@AndrewScheerMP Bill C11 has now become law. ...

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[Ron in Regina]

Even after Justin Trudeau’s intention towards eventual resignation convulsed Canadian politics, the relentless cavalcade of government spending announcements proceeded apace…’cuz Libs gotta Lib.

A meeting of deputy ministers last week hosted by PCO emphasized that the executive branch of government will continue as normal and that regular meetings of the Treasury Board, which considers proposals for funding, will continue to be scheduled and attended.

However, sources suggest the idea that bureaucrats should simply keep calm and carry on is getting pushback from senior public servants, who believe decisions should be subject to the “caretaker convention” that pertains during elections.

Constitutionally speaking, PCO is exactly right. As parliamentary scholar Philippe Lagassé recently noted in an article, the prime minister’s authority is unchanged.

Trudeau held the confidence of the House of Commons before the House rose in December and is still presumed to hold it until the House says otherwise…& thus the prorogued parliament so that they can’t say otherwise.

John Ivison: Bureaucrats try stopping Trudeau from going out in a spending blaze of glory — National Post

Everyone knows the 'business as usual' directive is an illusion: the Liberals know it, the opposition knows it and, most importantly in this case, so does the public service

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Yet everyone knows the “business as usual” directive is an illusion: the Liberals know it, the opposition knows it and, most importantly in this case, so does the public service. The “caretaker convention” is officially triggered when the Parliament is dissolved and an election is sparked.

(While Canada is not in an election only due to the prorogation, we have entered a period of unprecedented uncertainty that should not be used as cover for a spike in funding for projects and initiatives that are not likely to be treated favourably by another prime minister, even a Liberal one)

 

[Dixie Cup]

Even after Justin Trudeau’s intention towards eventual resignation convulsed Canadian politics, the relentless cavalcade of government spending announcements proceeded apace…’cuz Libs gotta Lib.

A meeting of deputy ministers last week hosted by PCO emphasized that the executive branch of government will continue as normal and that regular meetings of the Treasury Board, which considers proposals for funding, will continue to be scheduled and attended.

However, sources suggest the idea that bureaucrats should simply keep calm and carry on is getting pushback from senior public servants, who believe decisions should be subject to the “caretaker convention” that pertains during elections.

Constitutionally speaking, PCO is exactly right. As parliamentary scholar Philippe Lagassé recently noted in an article, the prime minister’s authority is unchanged.

Trudeau held the confidence of the House of Commons before the House rose in December and is still presumed to hold it until the House says otherwise…& thus the prorogued parliament so that they can’t say otherwise.

John Ivison: Bureaucrats try stopping Trudeau from going out in a spending blaze of glory — National Post

Everyone knows the 'business as usual' directive is an illusion: the Liberals know it, the opposition knows it and, most importantly in this case, so does the public service

apple.news

Yet everyone knows the “business as usual” directive is an illusion: the Liberals know it, the opposition knows it and, most importantly in this case, so does the public service. The “caretaker convention” is officially triggered when the Parliament is dissolved and an election is sparked.

(While Canada is not in an election only due to the prorogation, we have entered a period of unprecedented uncertainty that should not be used as cover for a spike in funding for projects and initiatives that are not likely to be treated favourably by another prime minister, even a Liberal one)

How can they spend money without going through parliament?

 

[petros]

How can they spend money without going through parliament?

Department funding doesn't need the house to sit.

 

[Dixie Cup]

Department funding doesn't need the house to sit.

Well that's not good! We can't hold anyone responsible but I guess that's the idea!! Huh, who knew?

 

[petros]

Well that's not good! We can't hold anyone responsible but I guess that's the idea!! Huh, who knew?

$1.3B went to border security without the House. No one was going to say no anyway.

 

[Ron in Regina]

A decade (almost) into a Trudeau run Liberal government, where he still hasn’t resigned, and the Fraser Institute recently compared median wages in Canadian provinces and U.S. states. All 10 provinces ranked at the bottom of the list, meaning that the average worker in every single U.S. state earns higher wages than their counterparts in every Canadian province.

National Bank reports that since 2018, 15 of 18 manufacturing industries in Canada have experienced negative growth, while the sector as a whole shrunk by five per cent. That translates into businesses closing, lost investment and smaller paycheques.

As the Liberals sat on its hands, unmoved by the smaller paycheques of workers and Canada’s sharp economic decline, one area they succeeded in growing beyond every expectation has been government itself. Since Justin Trudeau became prime minister, the federal workforce has expanded by an eye-watering 43 per cent, and the government’s appetite for new programs and deficit spending knows no limits.

Chris Gardner: Only one man can fix Canada — Pierre Poilievre — National Post

The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association is endorsing Poilievre's commonsense approach to charting a path to prosperity

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The most blatant example of the disconnect between a Liberal government that is out of touch with the daily struggles of Canadians is the carbon tax. It continues to ratchet up, punishing Canadians who are struggling to pay for rent, mortgages, gas and groceries.

Other policy failures include our collapsing health-care system, which now has a median wait time of 30 weeks to get treatment after being referred by a GP, and increased street crime, due to Ottawa’s experiment with legalizing the possession of hard drugs and its catch-and-release bail policies.

Geoff Russ: Liberal excuses for their unpopularity fall as flat as their poll numbers — National Post

Returning to reality requires accepting that Trudeau’s charisma and surname will not mask his legacy of failure

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Amy Hamm: Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre will make woke heads explode — National Post

Progressives will hold on to their cultural power tightly

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[petros]

A decade (almost) into a Trudeau run Liberal government, where he still hasn’t resigned, and the Fraser Institute recently compared median wages in Canadian provinces and U.S. states. All 10 provinces ranked at the bottom of the list, meaning that the average worker in every single U.S. state earns higher wages than their counterparts in every Canadian province.

National Bank reports that since 2018, 15 of 18 manufacturing industries in Canada have experienced negative growth, while the sector as a whole shrunk by five per cent. That translates into businesses closing, lost investment and smaller paycheques.

As the Liberals sat on its hands, unmoved by the smaller paycheques of workers and Canada’s sharp economic decline, one area they succeeded in growing beyond every expectation has been government itself. Since Justin Trudeau became prime minister, the federal workforce has expanded by an eye-watering 43 per cent, and the government’s appetite for new programs and deficit spending knows no limits.
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Chris Gardner: Only one man can fix Canada — Pierre Poilievre — National Post

The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association is endorsing Poilievre's commonsense approach to charting a path to prosperity

apple.news

The most blatant example of the disconnect between a Liberal government that is out of touch with the daily struggles of Canadians is the carbon tax. It continues to ratchet up, punishing Canadians who are struggling to pay for rent, mortgages, gas and groceries.

Other policy failures include our collapsing health-care system, which now has a median wait time of 30 weeks to get treatment after being referred by a GP, and increased street crime, due to Ottawa’s experiment with legalizing the possession of hard drugs and its catch-and-release bail policies.

Geoff Russ: Liberal excuses for their unpopularity fall as flat as their poll numbers — National Post

Returning to reality requires accepting that Trudeau’s charisma and surname will not mask his legacy of failure

apple.news

Amy Hamm: Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre will make woke heads explode — National Post

Progressives will hold on to their cultural power tightly

apple.news

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Our house goes up for sale in June. I think I'll like living in Texas.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Our house goes up for sale in June. I think I'll like living in Texas.

You decide where? In Texas I mean.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Our house goes up for sale in June. I think I'll like living in Texas.

San Angelo's nice. Decent-size town, but not a huge city. Land's cheap. Weather's usually OK. Snow is a freak occurrence, and usually melts off fast.

You'd certainly like the people.

 

[petros]

You decide where? In Texas I mean.

The Alamo but first some wandering aboot.

 

[petros]

San Angelo's nice. Decent-size town, but not a huge city. Land's cheap. Weather's usually OK. Snow is a freak occurrence, and usually melts off fast.

You'd certainly like the people.

I have a sister and nephews in San Antonio so somewhere in the region.

 

[Dixie Cup]

The Alamo but first some wandering aboot.

Wish I could go!! Sigh.... I envy you.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

I have a sister and nephews in San Antonio so somewhere in the region.

Probably, for you. A bit over 200 miles (320 km). That's "just down the block" in Texas.

 

[petros]

Wish I could go!! Sigh.... I envy you.

$350K CAD for a brand new 1350sqft house.

Cheap like borscht.

 

[petros]

Probably, for you. A bit over 200 miles (320 km). That's "just down the block" in Texas.

As it is in SK. I will check it out.