Topic: Tax Rebate

2 chapters across the catalog

11 years
Episode 1080 2:47:06 - 2:50:19

1080: 11 years

Justin Trudeau, Canadian Carbon Tax Rebates

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a federal carbon tax for Canadian provinces that refused to implement their own, promising that the revenue would be returned to citizens via rebates. Critics argue the plan is "completely idiotic," questioning how taxing fuel and then returning the money will effectively reduce climate change.

Moon Base on Mars
Episode 265 11:19 - 13:46

265: Moon Base on Mars

UK Boiler Scheme, Freezing Pipes, Climate Change

The Daily Mail reports on a failed UK government scheme where 8 million households replaced traditional boilers with environmentally friendly models for a 400-pound rebate. These new units are reportedly freezing up during the current cold snap, leaving 60,000 people without heat due to design flaws in the exhaust piping.