70% of Canadians oppose April's carbon tax increase, and nurses demand a 25% pay hike this year, followed by 10% next year amid deficit concern.
Letters to the Editor (March 9, 2024): Nurses' pay demand and Trudeau's carbon tax face criticism, as polls show 70% of Canadians oppose the tax raise in April. The Liberals are 17 points behind the Conservatives, with Trudeau losing support across age and gender groups. Nurses are reportedly asking for a 25% pay increase this year, followed by a 10% increase the next year, which some argue Alberta cannot afford. The parliamentary budget officer predicts a federal deficit of $46.8 billion in the current fiscal year.
March 09, 2024
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