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Don Martin
Verified
Columnist, CTV News
Ottawa
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By Don Martin|CTV NewsVerifiedThe countdown is on. It’s 17 days until the next potential capitulation by a government trying to plug the drain that’s sucking its re-election into a death spiral. Expect the carbon tax boost set for April Fool’s Day to be axed. And you can credit beer for the move. When Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland chopped a planned beer excise tax hike to two per cent from 4.5 per cent and froze future increases until after the next election, it almost guaranteed a similar carbon tax move in the offing.
By Don Martin|CTV NewsVerifiedYou can’t help but admire the audacity of his hopes as Justin Trudeau’s horrible year ends. The prime minister faced marital separation on the home front, endured political challenges across Canada and stoked global controversies in 2023. Yet he still defiantly declares, without giving himself even a millimetre of wiggle-away room, that he will stick around to lead another campaign to victory, an optimistic expectation without much supportive evidence.
By Don Martin|CTV NewsVerifiedThe countdown is on. It’s 17 days until the next potential capitulation by a government trying to plug the drain that’s sucking its re-election into a death spiral. Expect the carbon tax boost set for April Fool’s Day to be axed. And you can credit beer for the move. When Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland chopped a planned beer excise tax hike to two per cent from 4.5 per cent and froze future increases until after the next election, it almost guaranteed a similar carbon tax move in the offing.
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CTV News
CTV News is the news division of the CTV Television Network, a prominent Canadian English-language broadcast network owned by Bell Media. Established in 1961, CTV News has become a national leader in journalism, focusing on delivering timely and accurate information across various platforms. The organization is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and is led by vice president Richard Gray. CTV News produces national and local newscasts, including flagship programs like CTV National News. It operates the CTV News Channel, which provides continuous news coverage and breaking news updates. The division also maintains a strong digital presence through its website and affiliated platforms, offering news articles, live streams, and mobile content. CTV News emphasizes trust and independence in its reporting, adhering to strict journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.
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