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There are fleeting moments when nature brings forth rare wonders: A blazing comet, an albino bison, and, most wondrous of all, a politician providing clarity.

Such a wonder illuminated Saskatchewan on Oct. 4, 2016.

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“Every single penny remains in Saskatchewan and under Saskatchewan’s control,” Liberal Member of Parliament Ralph Goodale said when asked what the federal government will do with money taken from the province through a carbon tax. “Every cent.”

Such clarity – such simplicity.

And then, wonder of wonders, it happened again the very next day.

“The government of Saskatchewan will control every penny of new revenue,” said Goodale.

Even clearer clarity – even simpler simplicity.

And so, it seemed, we had a precise promise regarding the money Ottawa plans to collect through carbon taxes. All of the money, every penny, would go to the provincial government. The provincial government would have complete control of that money. Conversely, Ottawa wouldn’t keep any of the money nor would it dictate where it would go.