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However, the implementation of these measures will rely heavily on Congress passing the necessary legislation, which faces challenges given the current paralyzed state of the House of Commons.
Responses from Officials and Public
Reactions to the announcement have been varied. CTV’s Vashi Kapelos reported on the significance of this policy shift, noting that Prime Minister Trudeau had previously opposed direct cash benefits as a means of economic support, citing inflationary pressures. Now, however, he asserts that the current economic context has improved enough to warrant these temporary measures.
In contrast, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has criticized the federal government’s approach, urging it to pause increases in carbon taxes, which are set to rise again on April 1.