Summary
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures to address the rising cost of living, including a temporary suspension of the federal sales tax (GST) on select goods from Dec. 14 to Feb. 15 and one-time checks of C$250 for 18.7 million Canadians earning up to C$150,000 in 2023.
The tax break covers items like children’s clothing, toys, restaurant meals, and beverages.
Critics view the move as a desperate political strategy ahead of a looming federal election, with Trudeau’s Liberals trailing Conservatives 39% to 26% in recent polls.
Man, if they invented a way to grab a pint together anonymously online I’d be glad to talk each other’s ears off about how misinformed the average person is about the economic and political functions of our society.
I think it’s a little harsh to say this is only true of right wingers, but I’ve said much worse depending how spicy I’m feeling on any given day.
If more people really understood what terms like capitalism, communism, socialism, and liberalism meant we could have more meaningful political debate across ideological boundaries when it comes to electing our government.
I don’t blame individuals, though, it’s hard to ask someone to learn these things when everyone is just taking life day by day and trying to survive. Ironically this alienation is part of Marxist theory and the people that would most benefit from class consciousness are the ones that have the highest pressures keeping them heads down.
That’s how politics turns into an emotional debate with teams and colors and brands.
I think the left needs to embrace it moreso, people want to see their feelings reflected in their leaders, and Conservatives excel at this theatre.