Majority of Canadian voters oppose Trudeau’s carbon tax. Rejection may decide elections in October.
Climate Depot;
1) Majority Of Canadian Voters Oppose Trudeau’s Carbon Tax — May Decide Elections
Many Canadian voters are motivated on the issue of the carbon tax but not necessarily in a way that benefits Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
A new public opinion poll by Forum Research shows that Canadians are divided in support for the Liberal government’s carbon tax and that two thirds of them say it will affect how they vote this October. These results are hardly surprising given the mixed reactions to the controversial tax but what the numbers also reveal is how one side of the debate is much more passionate than the other.
The telephone poll of 1,633 Canadian voters found that 45% are opposed to the tax, 28% are in favour of it and 27% say they are neither for nor against it. This tells us that public opinion is more on the side of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, who is against the tax alongside premiers, such as Ontario’s Doug Ford and Alberta’s Jason Kenney.
It’s not just the raw numbers though that work to Scheer’s favour and against Trudeau’s much coveted tax. Forum also looked at how motivated voters are on the issue and found those opposed feel much more strongly than those in favour.
A majority of respondents, 65%, say the carbon tax will in some way influence their vote in October, with 40% saying it is “very likely” to affect their vote and 25% saying it’s “somewhat likely.” Those opposed to the carbon tax, though, are much more likely to vote based on this issue than those in support of it. That’s where things get really difficult for Trudeau and the Liberals.
Among those who say they oppose the carbon tax, 84% told Forum that it’s going to play a role in informing their vote. In contrast, only 53% of those who support the tax feel similarly passionate.
The Liberals also appear to be trailing when it comes to getting out their base on the issue. While 80% of Conservative supporters feel motivated on the issue (presumably in opposition to it), only 48% of Liberal voters are excited to vote based on their support of the tax. read more
I hear the head dyke (kate brown) here in Orygone can’t wait to fuk up our economy with that shit!
“27% say they are neither for nor against it”
I assume these folks have flash cards telling them to breathe.
Carbon taxes are so, 1990. Are Canadians really this backwards?
“Are Canadians really this backwards?”
Well, I was going for retarded, but the smart ones move here.
(In case my best friend, who’s Canadian and trying to get citizenship here, reads this.)
We have smart Canadian lurkers and commenters here who are disgusted with Canadian0bama.
They have the same problems we did. And in a way, still do. Swamps are everywhere.
I’ll say it again.. You can’t tax your way out of Climate Change! If the Goose-Steppers really cared about their environment they’d place bags over their heads and breath deep!
Just found out a high tech customer of mine is vacating 40,000 square feet in Canada to move his automation business to the USA from Toronto. Reasons: Hydro cost, taxes, and bureaucracy.
Trudy does not get it. He continues to increase taxes as the USA lowers them. I only buy US stocks which have totally beaten all the other markets since TRUMP. Money flows to where it is MOST welcome.
Somehow Pretty Boy managed to get a majority government which meant that he did not have to run for re-election until the time ran out on the last one. Having the Liberal Party have a no confidence vote against Justin would be like Nancy Pelosi telling AOC to shut up. It ain’t gonna happen.
Therefore, Fidel Jr. has been able to do whatever he wanted to. Even with
his PR firmthe CBC covering his backside, he has managed to screw things so badly that even the unwashed masses can see what a disaster he has been. I will be surprised if the Liberal Party will even play a part in a minority government.Oct 21/19, the day Trudope walks. Can’t effing wait. He has done harm to Canada in so many ways, not the least of which is our tenuous financial position.
He’s going to lose the election come October regardless of the Carbon Tax. He’s broken promises on the deficit and the debt as well as on immigration, looked the fool in negotiations with Trump and countless other stupid ass things he and his gang of done. The Carbon Tax especially with Ontario Premier Ford forcing all the gas stations to put a sticker on every pump detailing just how much of the cost is the carbon tax (which the Feds were and still are squealing about this) will just be another anchor thrown around his neck before the electorate toss him in the ocean.