Canadian Taxpayers Demand End to Hidden Carbon Tax
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Canadian Taxpayers Demand End to Hidden Carbon Tax

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to abolish what it terms a “hidden carbon tax” from federal fuel regulations, fearing substantial fuel price increases for rural Canadians. These regulations could raise gasoline costs significantly by 2030, disproportionately affecting low-income households and rural communities reliant on fuel for essential services.
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation Slams Federal Spending on “Outlandish” Research Grants

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation claims that federal research grants, particularly from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, are funding irrelevant projects, costing taxpayers over $1 billion annually. They criticize studies on topics like grocery carts and selfies, arguing that taxpayer money should support meaningful research that benefits Canadians.