NDP Questions Cost of HST to Consumers

May 19 | Posted by jlafleur | News Editorials

The New Democratic Party of PEI Finance Critic, Chris McDonald, wants some answers regarding how much extra tax revenue will be generated by the province at the expense of consumers. A recent report, supported by economists, suggests that it will be consumers that lose out to the tune of $80m.

“As we have said all along,” stated McDonald “it will be the low to middle income Islanders who will be hardest hit. The Ghiz government has... Read more

NDP Questions Cost of HST to Consumers

May 19 | Posted by jlafleur | News Editorials

The New Democratic Party of PEI Finance Critic, Chris McDonald, wants some answers regarding how much extra tax revenue will be generated... Read more

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May 18 | Posted by jlafleur | News Editorials

VICTORIA – New Democrats took the Liberal government to task on the decision by TransLink to cut the TaxiSaver program in... Read more

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May 18 | Posted by jlafleur | News Editorials

VANCOUVER – B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement on Dave Barrett receiving the Order of B.C.: “Dave Barrett’s years... Read more

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