Taxes

Most provincial revenue comes from taxes, which in turn funds the services we use.  How the province chooses to brings in its revenue matters: over the years, our tax burden has shifted away from corporations and onto the individual consumer. While user fees have also steadily increased, the HST most recently has became the lightning rod for voters angry at financial decisions being made which disregard the interest of individuals in favour of business.  Future governments now know that the public must be included in decisions that affect our pocket books.

 

 

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MLA applauds budget for agricultural moves

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Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington says the provincial budget released this week is a moderate change of direction that corrects two important and long-standing policy oversights affecting agriculture.

Higher taxes, relief for farmers highlight Liberal budget

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The B.C. Liberals’ pre-election budget proposes to implement income tax increases on business and higher-income individuals, similar to proposals from the NDP opposition.

Rate hikes rile those along riverfront

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Water lot leaseholders along the Fraser River are organizing in an effort to fight rate hikes.

A large group of frustrated float home and business owners came together last month after many started receiving notices from Port Metro Vancouver about rate increases and new insurance requirements.