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May 2025 Poll

Does the new government’s promise, expected soon, to cut the lowest personal income tax rate by 1% to 14%, go far enough to help Canadians impacted by high costs? What are alternatives in your view?
Yes: 6 votes
10.34%
No: 52 votes
89.66%
 

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