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This Week’s Edition of KBR:

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: 12 votes
11.01%
No: 97 votes
88.99%
 

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