Madam Speaker, I have a question for the Minister of Finance or, perhaps, the Minister of Health. It would be appropriate for Mr. Pollard wearing either hat. I think Mr. Pollard was quoted in the media, saying that he is considering the possibility of raising our territorial tobacco taxes in order to replace lost revenue. I just wonder, has the Finance Minister made a decision, at this point, on whether or not he will raise territorial tobacco taxes to replace lost revenues? It would probably have a positive effect on the perversity factor and it would protect the health, especially of young people, of the Northwest Territories.
Michael Ballantyne on Question 48-12(5): Decision On Increase In Territorial Tobacco Tax
In the Legislative Assembly on February 10th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Question 48-12(5): Decision On Increase In Territorial Tobacco Tax
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 9th, 1994
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Michael Ballantyne Yellowknife North
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