Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question this morning is for Mr. Roland in his capacity as Minister of Finance and it addresses the federal government's stated intention to impose a 6 percent GST on offshore tourism packages. Mr. Speaker, it's important to note that this depends on the passage of federal legislation. I have suggested in this House, and so has the NWT Tourism Industry and that of Canada, that this is a very damaging and a retrograde tax. Last October, the Minister told the House that certainly the tourism rebate issue is one that will be raised for sure. Mr. Speaker, I want to ask the Minister how has he raised this issue with his federal counterpart. Thank you.
Bill Braden on Question 321-15(5): Federal Taxes Applied To Tourism Packages
In the Legislative Assembly on February 15th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Question 321-15(5): Federal Taxes Applied To Tourism Packages
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 14th, 2007
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