Canadians pay higher taxes so that the government can control and fund which of the following? Select ALL that apply.
A healthcare
B postal service
C corporations
D mining
A healthcare
B postal service
A healthcare
B postal service
To determine which of the options Canadians pay higher taxes for, we can analyze them one by one:
A) Healthcare: Canada has a publicly-funded healthcare system called Medicare, which is partially financed through taxes. Canadians pay higher taxes to support this healthcare system and ensure access to medical services for all citizens.
B) Postal service: The Canadian postal service, known as Canada Post, is a Crown corporation that is responsible for providing mail and parcel delivery services across the country. However, it is not directly funded by taxes but rather funded through its own revenue-generating activities.
C) Corporations: Taxes paid by Canadians also contribute to the government's ability to regulate and fund various aspects of corporations. However, it's important to note that this answer choice is a bit broad and can be interpreted in different ways. Taxes may be used to fund programs that support businesses or to ensure that corporations pay their fair share of taxes through tax regulations and enforcement.
D) Mining: Taxes paid by Canadians also contribute to the government's ability to regulate and fund the mining industry. These taxes may be used for environmental protection measures, monitoring and enforcing mining regulations, and supporting the development and sustainability of the mining sector.
Based on this analysis:
- A) Healthcare and D) Mining are the options for which Canadian taxes are primarily intended to control and fund.
- B) Postal service is funded independently, not directly through taxes.
- C) Corporations is a broad option that can be partially funded through taxes, but it encompasses a wide range of activities and programs related to businesses.
Therefore, the correct answers are A) Healthcare and D) Mining.