For me, there are two main issues in this year’s federal election. 1. One is the environment. In recent years we have had ample evidence that the climate is changing. We have seen it in the extreme weather and the … Continue reading →
To: The Hon. Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, Ottawa Dear Mr. Flaherty: I am enclosing a copy of an article that appeared in today’s Halifax newspaper, stating that, of the Canadian people, “the top one per cent pay total tax … Continue reading →
An article appeared in today’s Halifax newspaper, stating that, of the Canadian people, “the top one per cent pay total tax rates as much as six percentage points of income lower than families in the middle. . . . the … Continue reading →
Finance Minister Flaherty has promised us tax cuts. The recent surplus, and projections for the future, make such a promise possible. And many people and corporations are happy. But we would prefer to see more compassionate and progressive use of … Continue reading →
The Hon. Judy Streatch, M.L.A. Government of Nova Scotia Dear Judy: It was very kind of you to meet with our group at Grace McClung’s on May 25. I hope you got – and continue to get – some satisfaction … Continue reading →