Search results for tax rebates

Economics & Business Apr 11, 2024

An economist explains: Textbook economics is badly flawed when it comes to climate change

The federal carbon tax increase that has raised gas prices by three cents per liter in most Canadian provinces has been met by nationwide protests, many featuring slurs against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Economics & Business Apr 2, 2024

Viewpoint: Fossil fuel subsidies cost Canadians a lot more money than the carbon tax

The federal carbon tax increase is now in effect, and will raise gas prices by three cents per liter in most Canadian provinces.

Economics & Business Mar 26, 2024

Corporations use government grants to lighten debt load

Local and state governments have a variety of tools at their disposal to attract businesses or entice them to stay. One is tax relief. Austin, for example, helped lure electric automaker Tesla in part with property tax rebates ...

Economics & Business Mar 8, 2024

Meta's lost revenue is a huge hit for public interest journalism in Australia, which was already reeling from cutbacks

Public interest journalism was already under significant stress in Australia. And now the pressure is ratcheting up even further.

Economics & Business Oct 5, 2023

Made in America: How Biden's climate package is fueling the global drive to net zero

Just over a year since US President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, it's becoming clear this strangely named piece of legislation could have a powerful impact in spurring the global transition ...

Economics & Business Sep 14, 2023

Alberta's electricity prices surged over the summer due to its deregulated market, researcher says

This summer, Albertans faced a substantial increase in their electricity bills as prices surged. My own electricity bill more than doubled to around $115 compared to the usual $30 to $50 range for a single person in a condominium.

Environment Jul 25, 2023

When it comes to climate change, what motivates us to act?

Comprehending the scope of climate change can feel like trying to connect an ever-expanding set of dots. Disparate indicators, such as rising global temperatures, retreating glaciers and increasingly severe weather events, ...

Cell & Microbiology Jun 13, 2023

New study reveals a hidden mechanism for controlling a cell's molecules

Fundamentally, life comes down to molecules contacting and binding to other molecules.

Economics & Business May 5, 2023

Basic income could help create a more just and sustainable food system in Canada

Canada's food system is experiencing ongoing stresses from supply chain disruptions, price inflation and extreme weather events. Canadians are feeling the effects of these stresses: in 2021, nearly 16% of provincial households ...

Social Sciences Feb 1, 2023

Tax returns: Scams are rising rapidly—how to spot a fake phone call and avoid falling victim

Tax deadlines, such as the annual January 31 deadline for filing UK self-assessment tax returns, typically cause an uptick in tax scams. This year, for example, an ad for a costly connection service disguised as the British ...

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