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The ‘carbon tax’ isn’t causing inflation. No matter what politicians say | The Narwhal (thenarwhal.ca)
submitted 10 months ago by Jason2357@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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[–] XbSuper@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It's not causing inflation, but it is increasing the cost of a product I have no choice but to buy. And does absolutely nothing to help the environment. I really hate Trudeau, and even more, I hate that I voted for him.

[–] labsin@sh.itjust.works 0 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Why wouldn't it help the environment? The only way producers can pollute less is if it would cost less money. It will and can only happen if it pays to produce less co2

[–] XbSuper@lemmy.world 0 points 10 months ago (1 children)

So put the cost to the companies, not me. I'm stretched thin as is, I don't have more money for another stupid tax. Maybe if I had a little extra, I'd consider installing a few solar panels in my home, or perhaps a new EV. But no, instead the government will find a way to reach into my pocket to take what's left.

[–] agarorn@feddit.de 0 points 10 months ago

.... So do you think if the companies would need to pay the tax, they wouldn't just transfer the cost onto you? What would this solution make better?