Tell Prime Minister Harper to stop giving handouts to oil companies

Every year, the Canadian government gives more than $1.4 billion in tax subsidies to oil, coal, and gas companies.

Why so many tax breaks for the fossil fuel industry? Handouts to polluting industries just encourage more pollution.

Back in 2009, Stephen Harper committed to phasing out these subsidies. But just look at how much of the public's money has supported the oil companies since then!

This money could go to projects that safeguard our future and our health. Our government should discourage pollution and promote cleaner and safer sources of energy.

Tell your representatives to stop subsidizing oil, coal, and gas companies today.

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To:

Stephen Harper – Prime Minister of Canada <Harper.S@parl.gc.ca>

Cc:

Thomas Mulclair - Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada <thomas.mulcair@parl.gc.ca>,
Elizabeth May - Leader of the Green Party of Canada <Leader@greenparty.ca>,
Bob Rae - Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada <bob.rae@parl.gc.ca>

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Dear Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Members of Parliament,

It upsets me that the Canadian government still gives tax cuts and credits to oil, coal, and gas companies.

I was happy when you promised to phase out the subsidies in 2009, but I don’t see much change. Whatever happened to your Advantage Canada plan? Didn’t you join other G20 leaders to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies? I want to see you take action, and phase out the subsidies.

Other countries are investing in renewable energy projects, and I think this is a better option. Canada has so much potential and could create so many jobs by developing more clean energy.

Subsidies keep us dependent on dirty energy sources. We’re missing out – other countries will lead the way in developing new technologies instead of us. I want my country to be on the cutting edge of green technology on the world stage.

The oil, gas, and coal companies make enough money on their own. Please support other crucial public services instead of giving tax subsidies to the fossil fuel industry. We need to switch gears and focus on becoming a green energy leader.

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