Crime in Calgary...
A large concern for people and businesses alike.
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Mark Carney, who wants to be your next prime minister, recently released his plan for Canada’s climate policies through 2035. It’s a sprawling plan (climate plans always are), encompassing industrial and manufacturing emissions, vehicle emissions, building emissions, appliance emissions, cross-border emissions, more “green” energy, more “heat pumps” replacing HVAC, more electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, more subsidies to consumers, more subsidies to companies, and more charging stations for the EV revolution that does not seem to be happening. And while the plan seeks to eliminate the “consumer carbon tax” on “fuels, such as gasoline, natural gas, diesel, home heating oil, etc.” it’s basically Trudeau’s climate plans on steroids.
Consider this. Instead of paying the “consumer carbon tax” directly, under the Carney plan Canadians will pay more—but less visibly. The plan would “tighten” (i.e. raise) the carbon tax on “large industrial emitters” (you know, the ...
Did this guy miss anything??? 🤣🤣
Below is a comprehensive list of wasteful spending by the Trudeau government since 2015.
Comprehensive List of Wasteful Spending by the Trudeau Government (Since 2015)
Specific Examples of Wasteful Spending
1. Over $100,000 annually - Spent on the health minister’s X (Twitter) account, funding salaries and overtime for minimal output (Source: CBC News).
2. $250,000 - For a giant rubber duck during Canada 150 celebrations, criticized as a frivolous gimmick (Source: The Globe and Mail).
3. $669,650 - Paid to KPMG for cost-saving advice, seen as ironic and redundant given their expertise (Source: National Post).
4. $52.89 million - Aid to Venezuela in 2019, controversial due to the regime’s human rights record (Source: National Post).
5. $85 flashlights, $78 pens - Overpriced promotional items, reflecting poor procurement oversight (Source: The Post Millennial).
6. $32 billion - Potential overpayments for COVID-19 benefits due to inadequate verification (Source: BNN Bloomberg).
7. **Undisclosed ...
