Mr. Speaker, there are some Members who would recommend that we go to 10 percent, rather than remove it completely. There is a lot of debate on this issue. Mr. Speaker, if we were to do away with the payroll tax, we would also be tempted to do away with the northern tax credit that we provide to Northerners. As long as there is a net fiscal benefit for us in having the payroll tax, then we will continue it. It continues to be in our favour. It's certainly an advantage to people who live in the North and we do benefit from southern people who come and work here. At this point, I have no intention to remove the payroll tax. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Question 118-14(6): Canadian Federation Of Independent Business Comment On Fuel Taxes
In the Legislative Assembly on February 27th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 118-14(6): Canadian Federation Of Independent Business Comment On Fuel Taxes
Question 118-14(6): Canadian Federation Of Independent Business Comment On Fuel Taxes
Item 7: Oral Questions
February 26th, 2003
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