Former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer says the New Year “means new Liberal tax hikes.” “Justin Trudeau adds 4.7% in new taxes to your favourite beverages this year,” tweeted Scheer on Tuesday.“He thinks the solution to fighting a cost of living crisis is to make life more expensive.”.After eight years, Scheer said Trudeau is not worth the cost. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said in 2022 the liquor tax is costing Canadians too much and promised to lower it to help them out. READ MORE: WATCH: Poilievre complains about high liquor tax, says he will reduce it“So if you’re tired of paying high carbon tax and high payroll tax and other tax increases that Trudeau has imposed and it’s enough to drive you to drink, well you go out and buy a beer and what do you know,” said Poilievre. “You’re spending even more tax on that, too.”.The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) shared its yearly report about the significant tax changes in the New Year on December 19. READ MORE: Taxpayers group warns of federal tax hikes coming in 2024“Tax hikes will give Canadians a hangover in the New Year,” said CTF Federal Director Franco Terrazzano. On April 1, there will be a 4.7% increase in liquor taxes. Taxes make up about half of the cost of beer, 65% of the cost of wine and more than three-quarters of spirits. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer says the New Year “means new Liberal tax hikes.” “Justin Trudeau adds 4.7% in new taxes to your favourite beverages this year,” tweeted Scheer on Tuesday.“He thinks the solution to fighting a cost of living crisis is to make life more expensive.”.After eight years, Scheer said Trudeau is not worth the cost. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said in 2022 the liquor tax is costing Canadians too much and promised to lower it to help them out. READ MORE: WATCH: Poilievre complains about high liquor tax, says he will reduce it“So if you’re tired of paying high carbon tax and high payroll tax and other tax increases that Trudeau has imposed and it’s enough to drive you to drink, well you go out and buy a beer and what do you know,” said Poilievre. “You’re spending even more tax on that, too.”.The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) shared its yearly report about the significant tax changes in the New Year on December 19. READ MORE: Taxpayers group warns of federal tax hikes coming in 2024“Tax hikes will give Canadians a hangover in the New Year,” said CTF Federal Director Franco Terrazzano. On April 1, there will be a 4.7% increase in liquor taxes. Taxes make up about half of the cost of beer, 65% of the cost of wine and more than three-quarters of spirits. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
