86 per cent of Toronto residents surveyed said there was little or no debate in election about new taxes

Hmmm, so what to do? Here's a thought, how about listening to the people before you impose 8 new taxes on them:

69 per cent said they want open debate ahead of the next election on the new taxes. (Read entire article, tax survey)

Like I said earlier this week, I think the same type of mindset exist right here in New Brunswick with regards to the regressive taxes imposed, without debate, by the Graham regime last spring. Just a hunch.