Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I can't speak in favour of this. I am satisfied that the information presented to us justifies that 14 percent is a realistic tax level, and that the increase of two percent is not excessive. I guess what convinces me of this is that if we go from 12 to 13 percent we are just sort of tweaking and tinkering here, we are not giving ourselves the margin that I would be satisfied with to know that we are not going to continue to be in a negative revenue situation. I think 14 percent is realistic because it gives us a buffer. That being said, that is my comment. Thank you.
Bill Braden on Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
In the Legislative Assembly on March 30th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 15-15(3): To Amend Clause 2 Of Bill 2, Defeated
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 29th, 2004
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