Mr. Chairman, the whole tax structure across Canada and the different jurisdictions needs to be looked at, simply because if you look at the corporate income taxes across Canada you'll find there are straight corporate income taxes and then there are capital taxes on top of that. If you look at the problem we're in now with tobacco taxes across Canada, it is because of the jurisdictional differences we have. I think Ontario has just done a fairly lengthy study on tax reform. I think Mr. Martin will probably move in that direction. Certainly, it's been looked at by some of the provinces before and if there is a chance, over the next few years, to get a better system that's more streamlined with less overlap and duplication, I think we would seize upon that chance and take advantage of it, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.
John Pollard on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 1994. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 22nd, 1994
Page 323
John Pollard Hay River
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