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| $100.19 richer |
| 06.26.08 (8:37 am) [edit] |
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Well, it's really $100, I guess. I got my 19 cents back this morning from my gym. It was given to me in an envelope. Actually, I haven't opened it yet, so who knows how much is really in there. I should have opened it right then and there! I also got my $100 carbon tax rebate in the mail yesterday. Starting July 1 (Canada Day -- what a way to celebrate!), our gas prices are going up because there's going to be a carbon tax tacked on to it. So the government is giving us a rebate to soften the blow. The impression I get is that people are going "woo! Extra money!" and the government is encouraging everyone to spend this money on something to make their lives more energy efficient. Um...this money is to make up for that fact that we're going to be paying more money for gas (I guess for those who drive...such as myself). Really, this money should be put aside so you can pay for your gas with it. Having said that, I'm going to go pay some bills now. I think the rebate is a joke even though I'm not complaining about getting a cheque. |
posted by: PirateGirl (reply)
post date: 06.26.08 (10:25 am)
Same thing happening here in the US - the gov. wants you to spend it in the stores to "boost the economy" - where do THEY live?? Under a rock??? - Most people will be using it to pay their bills, buy gas, and/or buy food!
posted by: bawdy (reply)
post date: 06.26.08 (12:18 pm)
The rebate might cover the gas required to get to the mall soon!
posted by: themarina (reply)
post date: 06.26.08 (12:32 pm)
I'm the same: not complaining about the money but it certainly seems like we're getting the short end of the stick in the deal.
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 06.26.08 (12:51 pm)
Reply to: PirateGirl
$100 give me 3/4 of a month of gas! Hurrah!
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 06.26.08 (12:52 pm)
Reply to: bawdy
The rebate is enough for one New Kids on the Block concert ticket! YEEEEAH!
posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 06.26.08 (12:52 pm)
Reply to: themarina
My $100 has already been spent, but the cheque is still in my wallet!
posted by: barnabus1 (reply)
post date: 06.26.08 (2:28 pm)
We got $300.00 here in the US...I used it all to pay down a credit card bill! Now if the Government would do these things every year...like they should!! we'd all be a little happier over our Governments!!!
posted by: PirateGirl (reply)
post date: 06.27.08 (6:44 am)
Reply to: rosietulips
Lucky duck! It sure wouldn't last me that long for gas :(
posted by: bawdy (reply)
post date: 06.27.08 (12:32 pm)
Reply to: themarina
We get squat in Ontario.
posted by: bawdy (reply)
post date: 06.27.08 (12:33 pm)
Reply to: rosietulips
I hate to see you squander it!
