The oil industry is making billions from the Iran war—it should be taxed - CCPA
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The current windfall could be Canadian oil's final boom—so the proceeds must be reinvested into economic diversification and industrial planning
  • patatas@sh.itjust.works
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    2 days ago

    Maybe I’m misunderstanding your point - the government does not “win” by levying taxes on things. Government is not a business. Taxes are a method of redistribution, not government gain

    • CanIFishHere@lemmy.ca
      1·
      2 days ago

      They collect a tax bonanza because of the increase in the price of gas. Then they can give some of it back and play hero. Far better to scrap the industrial carbon tax which affects the price of everything, including food.