Taxpayers group says federal carbon tax weighs heavy on Canadians
Global News
As the federal government prepares to send out carbon tax rebate cheques, some are speaking up and saying it is not enough.
“Stop hammering struggling Saskatchewan families and workers,” said Robin Speer, Canadian Taxpayers Federation’s prairie director.
It was a plea to the federal government for change on its carbon tax.
“Join with other world leaders and reduce the painful tax increases at the pump,” said Speer.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation hopes more people will come forward and speak out against the carbon tax.
Families in Saskatchewan are feeling the weight of rising prices.
Michelle Scheller is a licensed insolvency trustee who believes the tax only creates added pressure on people already struggling to make their payments.
“Saskatchewan and Manitoba residences are suffering more than other provinces,” said Scheller. “I don’t know specifically the reason but that is the reality.”
According to Scheller, three in ten people in Saskatchewan are having to cut back on essentials like food in order to pay their bills. It’s a reality that Scheller said is only going to become worse.