Frustrations Rise Over FRBC Fund Raid by NDP Government
A BC Reform MLA denounces the government for diverting Forest Renewal BC funds to general revenue to pay down a 235 million dollar deficit. He argues the regional forestry money should renew forests in northern and central BC and urges residents to contact the Minister of Forests.
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Paul Martin taxes and spending under scrutiny debate
Critics challenge Finance Minister Paul Martin's claim of deficit control without tax hikes. They point to 31 tax increases since 1993, including base broadening and 14 personal tax changes, plus corporate shifts, GST tweaks, and rising excise duties. They urge real spending cuts and oppose CBC bailouts and costly ads, proposing a flat tax and GST elimination as alternatives.
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Paul Martin
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CBC
National Unity
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