You have not convinced me as far as the refundable tax credit is concerned, because such a measure comes under federal jurisdiction. According to the Income Tax Act, the refundable tax credit is a federal measure. I do not see how the provinces could have picked up any benefits whatsoever if a refundable tax credit had been offered. Currently, it is clear that the provinces have not made any commitment to not tax or not reduce the benefits of a program such as social assistance, for example. The provinces will go and pick the money out of the pockets of the people.
