FORSETH: Of the eleven ways the NDP are helping me save(?) money, nearly three quarters don’t apply

This morning I received a note from Premier David Eby and the BC NDP outlining what they said were eleven ways they were helping British Columbians with costs. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the list:

1.   Increasing the BC Family Benefit ... NOPE, doesn’t apply

2.   Raising the minimum wage ... NOPE, doesn’t apply

3.   Making prescription birth control free ... NOPE ... doesn’t apply

4.   Providing a renter’s tax credit ... NOPE, doesn’t apply

 

Helping with costs and fees:

5.   Ensuring ICBC rates are more affordable ... finally, one for me

6.   Expanding affordable childcare ... NOPE, doesn’t apply

7.   Removing unfair tolls on the Golden Ears and Port Mann bridges ... NOPE, doesn’t apply

8.   Increasing the climate action tax credit ... I think I get this, but I’m certain I pay far more in taxes than I receive back

9.   Making transit free for kids 12 and under ... NOPE, doesn’t apply

10.Freezing ferry fares ... NOPE, doesn’t apply

11.Keeping BC Hydro rates low. With an equal payment plan of $190 per month, I certainly wouldn’t call that LOW. 

 

So, out of the 11 ways the NDP allege they are making life more affordable for me, nearly three quarters (8) don’t apply -- 1 does –- and two I’m fairly certain aren’t saving me anything ... but I could be wrong.

The NDP concluded their message by stating:
We know there’s more to life more affordable for British Columbians (pretty sure that should have been ‘there’s more to making life more affordable’) — and we’re focused on doing just that. Look for even more action from Premier David Eby and our BC NDP team this year in the lead up to the election this fall.

PLEASE STOP making life more affordable for me ... I can’t afford any more of your help!