Yes, the recent spike in gas prices has been tough on many Canadians. But prices are signals, and the economy works best when people pick up on them. The message oil prices are sending is: You can save money by driving less, or driving more efficiently, or not driving at all.

And the "signals" would still be there with or without gas tax , G&M Editorial Board, you dummies.

Yes, the recent spike in gas prices has been tough on many Canadians. But prices are signals, and the economy works best when people pick up on them. The message oil prices are sending is: You can save money by driving less, or driving more efficiently, or not driving at all.

And the signals would still be there with or without gas tax , G&M Editorial Board, you dummies.