The Member is correct. In fact, this hotel tax initiative did come before this House back in 2000 and was not successful in being approved by this House, the concern being driving up the cost of doing business and putting an extra burden on the tourism industry. In this particular case, the Member’s line of questioning versus what we heard at the roundtable in October points to, at the very least, a need for further discussion. The Association of Communities made the request and supported the request that it be delegated, at their request, to the communities. The Member’s talking about a territorial-wide one. That alone in itself is a source of contention that would need some revision and work. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 518-16(5): Territorial Hotel Tax
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 518-16(5): Territorial Hotel Tax
Oral Questions
February 22nd, 2011
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