100,000miler

AC appears to be donating only to the PCs in Ontario according to official documents. Not a cent can be found to the Liberals.

My airline of choice is not on my political side!

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jcamp028

Would be different if it were federal. We all know AC loves corporate welfare. The libs have always protected them.

By the way - very surprised to find someone in ontario who's actually still planning to vote liberal.

Swarez

The Ontario Liberals have added 3 taxes to flying domestically since 2010.

The HST - Previous to 2010 domestic flying had just the GST, and was PST exempt. 2010 meant we got 8% tax increase for flying domestically.

The Jet fuel Tax - This was 2015 I think, and increasing to 2019. AC's biggest variable expense got a new tax.

Carbon tax, so another tax on jet fuel Brought in 2018 (or was it 2017). Added 1% to jet fuel.

Ontario Liberals also have pushed higher working standards, CPP and EI contributions, which means higher employment costs for AC.

Last election Ontario Liberals campaigned on cutting corporate income tax 1 basis point. This did not happen.

Lots of new taxes and fee's for AC, did not get the promised tax cut. Are people surprised they don't want to give to the ON Liberals.

longtimeflyin

I really recommend not mixing politics and Air Canada on Flyertalk. Popcorn anyone?

Swarez

I am going to assume, most of us who can fly quite often are probably more mature than most of internet message boards. Probably doing financially better than most, and are hopefully smart enough to realize who someone else votes for are for there own reasons. Vote for who you want, and who you think will make this a better country/province.

Even in my family, who is in Quebec, my mom continues to vote PQ despite all 3 of her children living in English Canada.

Transpacificflyer

You made an allegation, now back it up.
Let me help you first; Corporate political contributions are BANNED in Ontario.
Out of province contributions are also BANNED.

Banned means forbidden, not allowed.

flybit

Whew i was trying to figure out how AC could donate money. thanks.
Remember the Liberals are selective in political donations they let the Teachers Union spend millions, however even that Union wont be spending money to support Wynne this election. Nice to know the Liberals have one Liberal voter left. I am surprised/shocked.

tcook052

Until evidence comes to light to support OP's contention I'll close this thread to spare us further political speculation.

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