[jsbertram]

With the BC Election coming next year, I can't see the BC Libs raising taxes this year - regardless of the benefits they will used for, since the finished results won't be seen until long after the 2013 election.

Forcing the mayors to increase their property taxes to get better transit, the BC Libs can say 'not my fault' when voters complain about another tax grab.


The outcome of the BC by-elections this month will give an indication of voter like (or dislike) of the BC Libs. Traditionally by-election voters will express their hatred of the gov't in power, especially if they know that voting to switch to an opposition MLA won't cause the gov't to fall & trigger a general election.

The Alberta election will give a preview of how much the BC Libs have to shore up their free-enterprise no-new-taxes less-government cred with voters so they get re-elected next year.