Tax Credits for Middle Class vs. Programming and Facilities for All
The Saskatchewan election is taking a play from the playbook of the Federal election. The Sask Party is offering tax credits that benefit a few (Those who pay tax) vs. the NDP plan to benefit everybody.
It seems to me that this is just like the Sask Party's drug plan where they only want certain people to beneft whereas the NDP plan is universal.
The NDP has learned that Brad Wall intends to unveil a $150 child-tax benefit, for kids taking music and art lessons, or enrolled in sports.
"I am a strong believer in the value of arts, cultural and sports activities in the healthy development of all children" [NDP Candidate Sandra] Morin said. "Wall's plan only helps families who are already able to enroll their children in music, art and sports activities but does nothing for those who can not afford these activities for their children. Wouldn't that money be better spent on programming in schools and community facilities so that all children can benefit?
"An NDP government will ensure that families have more money in their pockets to be able to enroll their children in activities such as sports, and art and music classes. With the NDP's universal drug plan, our lowest cost utility bundles and other initiatives we are making sure that all Saskatchewan families share in the prosperity they helped create."
Why does the Sask Party keep wanting to pick winners and losers in the population?
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If the Sk plan treats people like "winners and losers", as you say, doesn't that mean that the NDP plan treats everyone like a "loser"?
Why is it always up to the government to ensure that handouts are given to those less financially well-off? When does it become the responsibility of the individual to do something about their plight rather than the governments?
What I think GPM is trying to say is that everone should be dependant upon government. This way, they will vote NDP, and teh only "winners" will be NDP politicians and their friends.
Once, again, the forces of the right come swarming out when they are hurt.
boo hoo guys, the NDP is winning and you know it.
Once, again, the forces of the Left think that the scary wolf Ads will work so they play them over an over again to please ther hardcore leftwing buddys.
Brad Wall is no push over so think again GPM.
"The Sask Party is offering tax credits that benefit a few (Those who pay tax)"
Did I read that right? Only a few pay taxes?
"Did I read that right? Only a few pay taxes?"
Actually yes. The NDP has worked hard to take people of the tax rolls. Over 50,000 low-income earners in the last 4 years alone (and more before that)
This group of lower-middle-class people are the ones that benefit the most from a facility in their neighborhoods.
That being said, people who PAY taxes also benefit from the scheme. and that was my point. Some people are excluded from the benefit under the Sask Party plan and none are under the NDP plan.
One question GPM - why is it so bad that the few people (those that pay taxes) that fund the multitude of social programs in this socialist province get some relief given to them? Why must the leeches of the system always be the ones that benefit when they contribute little?
It is amazing that you would criticize a program that offers relief to those that pay for the healthcare, education, highways, and welfare payments of others.
"One question GPM - why is it so bad that the few people (those that pay taxes) that fund the multitude of social programs in this socialist province get some relief given to them?"
It's not so bad - that's why under this government there has been the biggest tax cut in the history of the province. But that is not the stated goal of this program, the stated goal is to help kids get involved in sports (a good goal I might add)
The NDP plan does a better job of achieving that goal than the Sask Party plan.
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