Canadian Liberals promise permanent tax credit for ‘green’ home redos
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada (AHN) – Canadian Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff promised voters on Thursday to make permanent the green renovation tax credit in order to create a new industry focused on green home renovations.
To make more Canadian homes more energy efficient, Ignatieff proposed a $400-million fund that would provide homeowners a $13,500 refundable tax credit or up to $2,000 in tax relief for residences that install windows and put in place other environment-friendly initiatives.
The Liberal’s pro-environment stance, however, is not a vote-getter. According to a survey by online job search firm Monster.ca, what Canadian voters look for in their next prime minister are qualities similar to the requirements for a company head.
The survey said 89 percent of respondents picked having a vision and leadership as the top qualities they would look for in a candidate whom they will vote for on May 2. Other desired qualities cited by the respondents were communication skills, being a strong role model, being results-driven and having a track record of success.
Another 51 percent said they want their next prime minister to be a person they could talk with over beer or coffee.
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