“We need the CCPA to remind us that our dreams of a decent, egalitarian society are reasonable — indeed that with a little work, they are practical. And I love that practicality, that protection of the dream of the possible.”
— Naomi Klein
BC Office | Update
November 29, 2012
Popular wisdom seems to be that you can't talk about raising taxes: people just won't stand for it. But today we released poll results that suggest something a little different. The majority of British Columbians not only feel that the wealthiest should be taxed more, but they are also willing to pay more taxes themselves — if they know that the tax revenue is going towards public services that improve quality of life.
Read more: Beyond the 1%: What British Columbians think about taxes, inequality and public services
Listen: Shannon Daub discusses the results on CFAX, 9:00-9:30 AM Pacific.