The surcharge is based on income and ranges from $300 per family to $900. It was brought in by Premier Dalton McGuinty to deal with the provincial deficit, and is a tax by any other name.
Trouble is, McGuinty came to power last fall with a promise that there would be no new taxes. Voters read his lips and remember his words, and now are reportedly apoplectic at his government?s hypocrisy.
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Way too much water under their bridge as far as I'm concerned in Ontario and across Canada. No I think a decade of chances are a few years too many. I would rather take my chances with a party that appears to be willing to tell the truth and be elected on the truth no rhetoric, so far Layton and the NDP's seems to be on the right track.
I wasn't convinced before and I truly wish CAP had enough money, candidates and media to have been a party of choice this time around, but after listening to Layton and seeing his direct attitude, I believe he can and will stand for Canada.
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If I stand for my country today...will my country be here to stand for me tomorrow?