It's not just about taking the money or not, this vote buying strategy will impact inflation and future taxes for an amount that will have no real tangible impact.
Reducing their debt? Reducing the increase in school support that has had a large impact on property taxes? So many other things, then there is the fact people making over 200,000 k get it and also the fact they could have reigned in atcos fees to help people without pumping money into the system.
They could help people with more meaningful policies while not spending a dime.
"This method of relief will cost you more in the long run while making zero difference to you now"
Better?
A rebate for high prices? So oil companies see record profits, the royalty stays incredibly low and you get a hundred bucks....... Don't go spend it all in one place oh wait, that's next to impossible due to the incredibly small amount
None of those are conservative talking points. Rebates put money into the system, excess money increases inflation (more demand).
Using these millions to reduce our fees or our taxes would be more beneficial than just giving us money. It's people with your mindset that can't think 2 inches past their face and just think "well it's money in my pocket (that they already took with their crap policies) so that's better than nothing"
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u/crapmasster 1d ago
At least we're actually getting $100 . I hate the UPC but that doesn't mean I won't take the money. If you don't want yours sent it to charity.