The HST is being touted by the new premier and is likely at referendum to remain if the truth is presented in an unminuplative way. The intititive act that brought the referendum was skillfully employed by the former Premier Bill Vanderzalm and his following . Even the alternative which was to return to the old PST system that they liked.
In theory an open tax is better then hidden taxs and the HST replaces not just the pst but the old Federal Manufactures sales tax the govt used to raise money that they in part transfered to provinces.
One concern of mine is that the unpublished rationale of some may be government revenue through fines and punitive measures as well as privateering. The liberalization ( in the social peace sence)of the world in my view needs to have tax revenue and less incentive in punitive resolves that generate income.
The HST may be right for that however there remains a large constituency that rely on the unfortunate and other groups as scape goats for spending. A visible tax works for that a bit, but high consumer prices can be used in blame games as well.The experts say prices will come down in a more effiicent regime, under HST.
Can we trust either system ,no but the process tht generates the rule of law with hundreds oflaw makers debating it still is the best we have.
I attended the seminar for the HST and one thing of real value remains from the PST system ,according to the presenter answering questions they said asset transfer between relatives will still escape taxes. Something attractive to the family preservation undergoing tension now.
The referendum act is non binding but the last premier said it would be binding, he is not in office now.
Today in History,May 25th 1933
Annapolis Vally blossom festive ,Canada est 125,000 take in barbecue sports events art shows etc
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Kevin Griffiths
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