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The federal carbon tax has become a focal point of political and public debate in Canada, raising questions about its effectiveness and fairness. QBR Politics and the World Editor Alex Chou examines its fiscal and environmental impacts alongside the regional disparities driving criticism. With Prime Minister Trudeau’s resignation and growing discontent over rising living costs, the tax faces a pivotal moment ahead of an incoming federal election. Is it an essential tool to address climate change or an undue financial burden on the Canadian people?
In this editorial, QBR Senior Politics Editor Amin Nazari delves into the uncertain landscape facing North American startups. As Canada heads toward a pivotal election, the piece examines how policy shifts from deregulation and tax cuts in Washington to stalled reforms and rising capital gains taxes in Ottawa could reshape the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Drawing on global examples and current data, he highlights the precarious balance between fostering cutting-edge innovation and consolidating corporate power, setting the stage for a high-stakes debate on the future of economic growth and technological leadership.
In our latest editorial, Politics Editor Jonathan Wits delves into Canada’s focus on ambitious climate change initiatives. He argues that they are not only economically burdensome but also out of touch with the struggles of Canadians, fuelling skepticism about climate policies, perpetuating climate change denial, and contributing to growing political division, specifically against the Liberal Party, under the former leadership of Justin Trudeau.
The federal carbon tax has become a focal point of political and public debate in Canada, raising questions about its effectiveness and fairness. QBR Politics and the World Editor Alex Chou examines its fiscal and environmental impacts alongside the regional disparities driving criticism. With Prime Minister Trudeau’s resignation and growing discontent over rising living costs, the tax faces a pivotal moment ahead of an incoming federal election. Is it an essential tool to address climate change or an undue financial burden on the Canadian people?
In this editorial, QBR Senior Politics Editor Amin Nazari delves into the uncertain landscape facing North American startups. As Canada heads toward a pivotal election, the piece examines how policy shifts from deregulation and tax cuts in Washington to stalled reforms and rising capital gains taxes in Ottawa could reshape the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Drawing on global examples and current data, he highlights the precarious balance between fostering cutting-edge innovation and consolidating corporate power, setting the stage for a high-stakes debate on the future of economic growth and technological leadership.
In our latest editorial, Politics Editor Jonathan Wits delves into Canada’s focus on ambitious climate change initiatives. He argues that they are not only economically burdensome but also out of touch with the struggles of Canadians, fuelling skepticism about climate policies, perpetuating climate change denial, and contributing to growing political division, specifically against the Liberal Party, under the former leadership of Justin Trudeau.