In the face of the American economic slowdown, more and more Canadians are taking a long hard look at our own economy and the different plans of our political leaders.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Conservative Government believe that one of the best ways to ensure Canada’s economy stays strong is to reduce the tax burden on Canadians. The Conservative Government has reduced personal income taxes, is providing a $1,200 per year child care benefit to Canadian parents and has cut GST from 7% to 6% to 5%. As a result, more Canadians are keeping more money in their own pockets to spend on the priorities that are most important to them.
In contrast, the Stéphane Dion Liberals believe that a time of rising global uncertainty is the perfect opportunity to sneak in a massive, permanent new tax on gas, electricity and everything else that Canadians buy.
Stéphane Dion is trying to convince Canadians that they actually want to pay higher taxes, and that he is the perfect politician to deliver them. It remains to be seen how many Canadians actually agree with Mr. Dion that their gas prices and taxes are currently far too low.
What Stéphane Dion is also trying to cover up is that his massive, permanent “carbon tax” will also put thousands of manufacturing and other jobs at risk.
Just because Stéphane Dion cannot set priorities does not mean Canadians must pay higher taxes. It is clearer than ever that Canadians cannot afford to take the chance of ever letting Mr. Dion and his party anywhere close to the responsibilities of government.
The Stéphane Dion Liberals. They’re just not worth the risk.