Sentences with phrase «old provincial sales tax»
On June 30, the last day the old provincial sales tax remained in effect, a coalition fronted by former Social Credit premier Bill Vander Zalm presented a petition of 557,383 valid signatures to the province's chief electoral officer, which forces a bill abolishing the HST to be either voted on in the legislature or put to a referendum.
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In addition to the federal programs available to all Canadians (family allowance, old age security, employment insurance), Status Indians also receive exemption from income tax earned on a reserve; medical benefits not covered by universal provincial medical insurance (including dental care); partial exemption from federal and provincial sales tax; subsidized housing; and post-secondary support.