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Some Manitoba businesses overcharging on new 7% PST rate
Some businesses in Winnipeg have not adjusted their financial systems to accommodate the newly implemented PST cut. Continue reading
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Airbnb remits more than $14 million in PST to the B.C. government
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Airbnb has handed over more than $14 million in PST to the B.C. government in the first six months of tax remittance. Continue reading
Mortgage stress test, PST continue to affect Saskatoon’s new home market
Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association said government policies continue to have a negative impact on the new home market. Continue reading
Billboards promoting PST cut pop up around Winnipeg, most in Liberal and NDP ridings, sparking debate
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
You may have driven or walked by one of the billboards boasting the Progressive Conservative campaign promise to decrease the PST. Continue reading
Sask. government says PST won’t be applied to carbon tax on energy bills
The Saskatchewan government says the provincial sales tax (PST) is not being charged on top of the federal government’s carbon tax on SaskPower and SaskEnergy utility bills. Continue reading
Manitoba’s PST to be cut back to 7% on July 1
The Pallister government is fulfilling a campaign promise to cut the PST one percentage point, six years after the previous government raised it. Continue reading
Manitoba to give provincial tax exemption to offset federal carbon levy
Manitoba won’t be charging the provincial sales tax on top of the federal government’s carbon levy that kicks in April 1. Continue reading
Sask. government increasing municipal revenue sharing by $10M
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced an additional $10 million for the municipal revenue sharing program at SUMA’s general meeting in Saskatoon. Continue reading
PST, interest rates negatively impacting Saskatoon builds: report
The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association said PST on construction and interest rates are two factors affecting the new housing market. Continue reading
Economy, healthcare and climate change – Sask. gov’t leaders lay out session priorities
By David Baxter Reporter
Premier Scott Moe and Opposition Leader Ryan Meili are readying their parties for the start of a new legislative session on Oct. 24. Continue reading