I understand my honoured colleague is concerned about my image and I am very image conscious. My answer to him is no. I am not prepared to look at it, at this time unless there is an inordinate ground swell of concern of taxing people who are out there organizing bingos to help kids go to hockey games and to help people who are under privileged and bowl-a-thons and everything else. The answer is no, no, no!
John Todd on Question 107-13(4): Revenue Generation Through Taxes On Gambling
In the Legislative Assembly on January 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 107-13(4): Revenue Generation Through Taxes On Gambling
Question 107-13(4): Revenue Generation Through Taxes On Gambling
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 22nd, 1997
Page 177
John Todd Keewatin Central
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