Tax trends spark Canadian ire over high costs abroad
A Canadian business lobbyist laments tax and cost pressures eroding living standards and driving shopping south of the border. She critiques Ottawa’s GST and budget policies, noting smuggling penalties rise, and argues the free trade promise failed to deliver cheaper goods as Canadians face higher taxes, fees, and a slipping standard of living.
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In Alberta, Deputy Premier Jim Horsman outlines three core public views from the constitutional hearings: Quebec should remain in Canada, bilingualism programs fail, and multiculturalism has not benefited the nation. He cites similar trends in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and notes shifting Quebec-Canada debate dynamics. A University of Ottawa professor urges recognizing Quebec as a separate nation within federation. Community activist Eileen Collins pushes grass roots twinning to foster unity, with plans tied to Canada’s 125th anniversary in 1992.
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