Coca-Cola is building a new $70-million facility in northeast Calgary, and Premier Danielle Smith took advantage of the news to remind businesses that Alberta is “Canada’s lowest tax jurisdiction.”
In a July 10 social media post, Ms. Smith thanked Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (Coke) for the “vote of confidence.”
“Alberta is Canada’s lowest tax jurisdiction, and we continue to see more and more investment, leading to job opportunities and economic prosperity for our people. Alberta is calling… make the move!” she said.
Meanwhile, a new soft drink is set to enter the Canadian market possibly competing with Coca-Cola and promising to entice candy lovers with a fizzy drink with zero sugar. Candy Can, a sugar-free soft drink that originated in the Netherlands, announced its official launch in Canada on July 5….