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Blanket claims cloud conversation on meat taxes: Cattlemen’s Association

It doesn’t make sense to tax a food, especially in Canada, that is highly nutritious and where the intended environmental benefits may be minimal or even non-existent, writes Tom Lynch-Staunton.

Opinion
BY TOM LYNCH-STAUNTON
January 29, 2018

Opinion | BY TOM LYNCH-STAUNTON | January 29, 2018

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Blanket claims cloud conversation on meat taxes: Cattlemen’s Association

It doesn’t make sense to tax a food, especially in Canada, that is highly nutritious and where the intended environmental benefits may be minimal or even non-existent, writes Tom Lynch-Staunton.

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