Mr. Speaker, I want to assure the Member that we do spend a lot more, even though it is not a great amount, on tourism than this tax will collect. We have spent roughly $4.5 million on tourism and parks. Are we setting a precedent that is dangerous by doing this? I think we are probably setting a precedent that is dangerous and would be irreversible if we found ourselves not liking this in a few years because it did not achieve the results we were aiming at. I do not think we are setting anything that is dangerous by this one, Mr. Speaker. It may prove to be a real good model for the partnership we want to have with the tourism industry and others who benefit from all the tourism activity that I anticipate that we can generate by working this way with people. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Question 134-14(3): Profiling Revenues From The Proposed Hotel Tax
In the Legislative Assembly on July 5th, 2000. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 134-14(3): Profiling Revenues From The Proposed Hotel Tax
Question 134-14(3): Profiling Revenues From The Proposed Hotel Tax
Item 6: Oral Questions
July 4th, 2000
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