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[–] labsin@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (6 children)

Why wouldn't it help the environment? The only way producers can pollute less is if it would cost less money. It will and can only happen if it pays to produce less co2

[–] XbSuper@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (5 children)

So put the cost to the companies, not me. I'm stretched thin as is, I don't have more money for another stupid tax. Maybe if I had a little extra, I'd consider installing a few solar panels in my home, or perhaps a new EV. But no, instead the government will find a way to reach into my pocket to take what's left.

[–] agarorn@feddit.de 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

.... So do you think if the companies would need to pay the tax, they wouldn't just transfer the cost onto you? What would this solution make better?

[–] XbSuper@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Maybe, I'm honestly not sure what the right answer is, just that this does nothing but hurt Canadians already struggling. It won't slow the use of gasoline in the slightest.

But really, I never expect anything to be done for the people. Aside from a select lucky few, the world is set against us from the day we're born.

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