eastyorker

“Amazing what a little research will tell you”? You should try doing some. 1) Income Tax (1917) Sir Robert Borden introduced income tax as a temporary measure during WWI — a war-time emergency, not a platform. And surprise: it was made permanent by Liberal governments. 2) GST (1991) Yes, Mulroney introduced the GST, to replace a hidden and inefficient manufacturer’s tax. It broadened the tax base, reduced distortions, and was a net positive for the economy. You’re mad it was transparent? 3) Carbon Tax (2008)? Flat-out lie. Harper explicitly rejected a carbon tax and ran against it in the 2008 election. What did he do? Implemented a sector-specific emissions cap-and-trade system for large industrial emitters — not a carbon tax on families, gas, or groceries. The real consumer-facing carbon tax came from Trudeau and now Mark Carney is extending the pain. So if you’re gonna play the “do your research” game, maybe read more than a meme.