Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think there's a lot to be gained by having exchanges here as well as in private offices. Mr. Speaker, could I get the Minister to provide me with the information as to how much it would cost the government to change the income tax rate for small businesses up to $300,000 -- I'm not going $400,000 -- just up to $300,000 to match the Alberta rate? I think we have serious problems in Yellowknife being a big, major centre. Even though the economy is booming, we're not seeing a lot of people staying here. A lot of people are moving; we can't be competitive with northern Alberta, our closest competitor. So I'd like to ask the Minister to give me a figure on how much it would cost the government to reduce their rate to match the Alberta rate because, you know, the government...
Sandy Lee on Question 14-15(5): Impact Of Fiscal Policy On Small Businesses
In the Legislative Assembly on May 31st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 14-15(5): Impact Of Fiscal Policy On Small Businesses
Question 14-15(5): Impact Of Fiscal Policy On Small Businesses
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 30th, 2006
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