• sbv
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    3 days ago

    It’s a one time payout. It isn’t a long term solution. The feds could provide cash for people who need it. Maybe increase GST payouts for low income Canadians? It could be covered by reforming OAS.

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      3 days ago

      I agree. It’s a gimmick. That didn’t stop Doug Ford. He’s doing it again. Nobody’s complaining. I won’t. I won’t complain against re-distribution of money to average joe no matter what form it takes.

      • Jerkface (any/all)@lemmy.ca
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        3 days ago

        What do you mean, “nobody’s complaining?!” Not only are people complaining in this very thread, Freeland herself specifically calls it out in her resignation letter!!

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          Yeah just here. Didn’t you see Douggie get re-elected with the same gimmick? that’s what I meant.

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            3 days ago

            Everyone complained!! No one voted!! Both things happened, but there is no evidence the rebate cheque had anything to do with his re-election. Do you seriously think it is going to work for Trudeau?!

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              Do you have evidence that rebate cheques didn’t work? Show ME. There isn’t any published saying EITHER way.