The Federal Government like most other Municipal, Provincial Governments is financially strapped. The Pandemic help magnify our government’s spending habits way beyond what could be imagined. Monies are flowing out of our country in the $ Billions to assist Ukraine and other nations in need. Where can the Government find revenue while not borrowing it, adding to our sizable debt?
1. Billions promised to Indigenous Communities: How about demanding the perpetrators of the indignities that have ravaged the Indigenous Community be liable to pay the $billions promised by the Federal Government? Approach and demand funds from The Catholic, Anglican, and United Churches, as well as specific businesses and Individuals(their Estates). Should they balk, threaten to rescind their no-tax status, or throw the CRS at them with a forensic audit? Perhaps seize some of their multiple properties throughout the nation. Threaten to investigate the actions of those involved in the Residential School Crisis and prosecute/sue them. Start playing hardball.
2. Hidden Treasures in Foreign Banks: Investigate, pursue, and tax with interest all those that have hidden their wealth in foreign offshore banks. Fair taxation applies to all equally.
3. Like the Tobacco Industry, sue the automobile industry for polluting/damaging our nation. Their dependence upon fossil fuels as the only means of energy was a policy planned in association with various political entities.
Find revenue where ever they can. The Automobile Industry and various mining concerns can be found responsible for North America’s Climate and Environmental Crisis.
4. Demand compensation from the Gun Lobby, Gun Manufacturers, and NRA(Cdn equivalent). Mass shootings, constant threats, and victimization from individuals provided weapons by these sources. They want to sell weapons, they need to pay for police actions, safety procedures, expenses, and medical-phycological treatments. Such industries want to do business here, they need to pay the piper.
The Average Canadian will experience a rising taxation rate, along with inflated prices everywhere. North Americans have been assaulted by all forms of negativity, stress, and financial challenges not their own, but forced upon them. We need to stop paying the bill of those who cause us pain, injury, and stress.
Steven Kaszab
Bradford, Ontario
skaszab@yahoo.ca
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