Canada’s alcohol deficit grows to over $6 billion dollars; addictions expect says drop in alcohol tax is a “poor idea”
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Canada’s alcohol deficit grows to over $6 billion dollars; addictions expect says drop in alcohol tax is a “poor idea”
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Canada’s alcohol deficit grows to over $6 billion dollars; addictions expect says drop in alcohol tax is a “poor idea”
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Important that we bring the temperature down: Minister responds to Calgary campus protest clashes
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Pothole problems plague Calgary drivers
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Rare albino porcupine captured on video in Medicine Hat
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‘Hogwash’: Calgary police chief responds to claim police presence escalated encampment situation
00:40 | May 10, 2024
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Calgary police chief says there was a group that didn’t plan to leave U of C encampment
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Meet Everest: The energetic Shepherd-Husky mix seeking a forever home
02:56 | May 10, 2024
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Calgary police remove pro-Palestinian encampment on University of Calgary
03:07 | May 10, 2024
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Mother’s Day milestone: Calgary agency marks 20 years supporting struggling young moms
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RCMP not enforcing injunction at Alberta First Nation blockade
01:57 | May 9, 2024
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Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season
02:09 | May 9, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 9
15:13 | May 9, 2024
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Alberta senior scammed by elaborate IPhone clone
02:22 | May 9, 2024
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Letter from province threatens funding for Calgary’s Green Line
01:58 | May 9, 2024
Canada’s alcohol deficit grows to over $6 billion dollars; addictions expect says drop in alcohol tax is a “poor idea”
Description
April 28, 2024
On April 1, the federal alcohol excise tax went up by 2 per cent instead of the planned 4.7 per cent, after the alcohol industry lobbied the government to scrap the planned increase.
But as Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, a new study shows that alcohol use is costing Canadians far more than what the government is collecting in taxes.
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Canada’s alcohol deficit grows to over $6 billion dollars; addictions expect says drop in alcohol tax is a “poor idea”02:11 | April 28, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 1317:09 | May 13, 2024
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Tensions rising over Canadian campus protest encampments02:00 | May 13, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
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Experts say Calgary should expect longer periods of smoke this summer01:54 | May 13, 2024
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Calgary rental listing gets more than 900 inquiries in 24 hours02:22 | May 13, 2024
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ASIRT may probe Edmonton, Calgary police response to pro-Palestinian encampment removals02:04 | May 13, 2024
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Stampeders hopeful T.J. Rayam is aiming to build on family legacy01:26 | May 13, 2024
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Official Calgary recall petition results prompt calls to change rules01:31 | May 13, 2024
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Dog attacks have Calgary neighbourhood on edge01:59 | May 13, 2024
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Meet Toothless and the story of his adorable comfort shirt03:02 | May 13, 2024
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Weekend Dish: Delicious, nutritious soup05:38 | May 13, 2024
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Rare tiger salamander spotted in Calgary backyard01:56 | May 12, 2024
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The West Block: May 12, 2024 | Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP23:21 | May 12, 2024
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Important that we bring the temperature down: Minister responds to Calgary campus protest clashes10:09 | May 12, 2024
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Widespread auroras grace Canadian skies04:41 | May 11, 2024
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Protesters return to University of Calgary campus after night of clashes03:35 | May 10, 2024
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Use of force to remove pro-Palestinian encampment at U of C scrutinized02:35 | May 10, 2024
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From shadows to spotlight: Gala celebrates black dog adoption01:53 | May 10, 2024
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Pothole problems plague Calgary drivers01:59 | May 10, 2024
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‘Look good, play good.’ Airdrie golfer, 14, earning style points with junior golf clothing line01:37 | May 10, 2024
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Rare albino porcupine captured on video in Medicine Hat00:40 | May 10, 2024
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‘Hogwash’: Calgary police chief responds to claim police presence escalated encampment situation00:40 | May 10, 2024
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Calgary police chief says there was a group that didn’t plan to leave U of C encampment01:01 | May 10, 2024
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Meet Everest: The energetic Shepherd-Husky mix seeking a forever home02:56 | May 10, 2024
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Calgary police remove pro-Palestinian encampment on University of Calgary03:07 | May 10, 2024
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Mother’s Day milestone: Calgary agency marks 20 years supporting struggling young moms02:01 | May 10, 2024
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RCMP not enforcing injunction at Alberta First Nation blockade01:57 | May 9, 2024
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Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 915:13 | May 9, 2024
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Alberta senior scammed by elaborate IPhone clone02:22 | May 9, 2024
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Letter from province threatens funding for Calgary’s Green Line01:58 | May 9, 2024
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Canada’s alcohol deficit grows to over $6 billion dollars; addictions expect says drop in alcohol tax is a “poor idea”02:11 | April 28, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 1317:09 | May 13, 2024
-
Tensions rising over Canadian campus protest encampments02:00 | May 13, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
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Experts say Calgary should expect longer periods of smoke this summer01:54 | May 13, 2024
-
Calgary rental listing gets more than 900 inquiries in 24 hours02:22 | May 13, 2024
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ASIRT may probe Edmonton, Calgary police response to pro-Palestinian encampment removals02:04 | May 13, 2024
-
Stampeders hopeful T.J. Rayam is aiming to build on family legacy01:26 | May 13, 2024
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Official Calgary recall petition results prompt calls to change rules01:31 | May 13, 2024
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Dog attacks have Calgary neighbourhood on edge01:59 | May 13, 2024
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Meet Toothless and the story of his adorable comfort shirt03:02 | May 13, 2024
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Weekend Dish: Delicious, nutritious soup05:38 | May 13, 2024
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Rare tiger salamander spotted in Calgary backyard01:56 | May 12, 2024
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The West Block: May 12, 2024 | Lessons for Canada from U.K.’s plan to boost defence spending to 2.5% of GDP23:21 | May 12, 2024
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Important that we bring the temperature down: Minister responds to Calgary campus protest clashes10:09 | May 12, 2024
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Widespread auroras grace Canadian skies04:41 | May 11, 2024
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Protesters return to University of Calgary campus after night of clashes03:35 | May 10, 2024
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Use of force to remove pro-Palestinian encampment at U of C scrutinized02:35 | May 10, 2024
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From shadows to spotlight: Gala celebrates black dog adoption01:53 | May 10, 2024
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Pothole problems plague Calgary drivers01:59 | May 10, 2024
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‘Look good, play good.’ Airdrie golfer, 14, earning style points with junior golf clothing line01:37 | May 10, 2024
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Rare albino porcupine captured on video in Medicine Hat00:40 | May 10, 2024
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‘Hogwash’: Calgary police chief responds to claim police presence escalated encampment situation00:40 | May 10, 2024
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Calgary police chief says there was a group that didn’t plan to leave U of C encampment01:01 | May 10, 2024
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Meet Everest: The energetic Shepherd-Husky mix seeking a forever home02:56 | May 10, 2024
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Calgary police remove pro-Palestinian encampment on University of Calgary03:07 | May 10, 2024
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Mother’s Day milestone: Calgary agency marks 20 years supporting struggling young moms02:01 | May 10, 2024
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RCMP not enforcing injunction at Alberta First Nation blockade01:57 | May 9, 2024
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Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 915:13 | May 9, 2024
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Alberta senior scammed by elaborate IPhone clone02:22 | May 9, 2024
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Letter from province threatens funding for Calgary’s Green Line01:58 | May 9, 2024
Canada’s alcohol deficit grows to over $6 billion dollars; addictions expect says drop in alcohol tax is a “poor idea”
Description
April 28, 2024
On April 1, the federal alcohol excise tax went up by 2 per cent instead of the planned 4.7 per cent, after the alcohol industry lobbied the government to scrap the planned increase.
But as Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, a new study shows that alcohol use is costing Canadians far more than what the government is collecting in taxes.
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