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Clare Weir Parkin
@clareweirparkin.bsky.social
NDP Organizer based in Ottawa🍊
Reposted by Clare Weir Parkin
Surprise, surprise. The party of tax cuts for the super-rich is proposing more tax cuts for the super-rich.

One day, I hope folks like Pierre learn that we don't solve the problems facing working people by giving billionaires more money.
globalnews.ca/news/1096193...
Poilievre pledges to reverse Liberals’ capital gains tax changes if elected - National | Globalnews.ca
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will remove the Liberals' proposed higher inclusion rate on capital gains taxes if he becomes prime minister.
globalnews.ca
January 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Reposted by Clare Weir Parkin
The Canadian people stand with @jagmeetsingh.ca and the NDP on this one
"Do you believe the $250 cheques should be extended to other groups, such as seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those who were unable to work in 2023?"

Yes: 72%
No: 18%

Leger / Dec 1, 2024 / n=1532 / Online
December 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Reposted by Clare Weir Parkin
I think the carbon tax is a perfect example of how political compromise in the era of bad-faith politics doesn't work, so you might as well do the more-progressive, bold thing.

The Liberals put in place a price on carbon, which is really a Conservative, market-based response to climate change.
November 27, 2024 at 3:28 PM