To better understand the magnitude of the Pacific Carbon Trust’s drain on taxpayers, classrooms and operating rooms, I’ve done some number crunching.
Universities and colleges in B.C. spent $4,457,796 ($3,980,175 plus HST) on carbon credits in 2011.
Here’s what the Health Authorities spent on carbon credits in 2011 (Total cost to all health care providers: $6,481,216—that’s $5,786,800 plus HST):
School Districts across B.C. spent $5,357,408 ($4,783,400 plus HST) for carbon credits. Some raw numbers:
Is Canada Off Track?
Canada has problems. You see them at gas station. You see them at the grocery store. You see them on your taxes.
Is anyone listening to you to find out where you think Canada’s off track and what you think we could do to make things better?
You can tell us what you think by filling out the survey
Franco Terrazzano
Federal Director
Hey, it’s Franco.
Did you know that you can get the inside scoop right from my notebook each week? I’ll share hilarious and infuriating stories the media usually misses with you every week so you can hold politicians accountable.
You can sign up for our Action Update emails
We take data security and privacy seriously. Your information will be kept safe.