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.
On May 30th, 2006. See this statement in context.