Friday January 16th, 2015 – 10am
Posted Jan 16, 2015 02:44:05 PM.
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10:00 – Tax Time
Daiene Vernile, MPP, Kitchener Centre
Do you think Wynne’s point is valid? Do we have a duty to help combat climate change?
Premier Kathleen Wynne has opened the door to a new tax to combat climate change. After winning a majority government last June, Wynne said a carbon tax was not part of the Ontario government’s plan. Wynne says Environment Minister Glen Murray is preparing a report for the Liberal government on its options. Ontario committed to carbon pricing in 2008 when it signed the Western Climate Initiative with California and Quebec, which have since created a joint cap-and-trade system.
10:30 – Possible Early Federal Election
Cormac MacSweeney, 570 News Parliament Hill reporter
Do you think political ads are overrated or childish? What would grab your attention for a political ad? What do YOU want to see from parties with this federal election?
An early federal election has not been ruled out (we’re hearing before July 1st now) and air wars have already begun. Federal parties have been buying advertising for political ads for the lengthy campaign ahead. The Conservatives have already released a political ad attacking Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, and in late December, the Liberals aired commercials criticizing the government’s treatment of veterans. The NDP are expected to release their own campaign in the weeks and months ahead. Parliament Hill Reporter Cormac Mac Sweeney has more details on the political commercialism we can expect this year.
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