Anti-HST petition marks major milestone
Anti-HST organizers celebrate a milestone today. Photo © by alancleaver_2000 on Flickr.com.
The campaign against the Harmonized Sales Tax in British Columbia marked a major milestone today as organizers reported collecting 500,000 petition signatures, representing 15% of eligible voters in the province.
In order for the HST Initiative Petition to succeed, 10% of eligible voters in every riding must stand in opposition. So far 72 of 85 ridings have reached the 10% threshold and 51 have reached the Fight HST goal of 15%.
A press release issued by Fight HST, the organization responsible for the HST Initiative Petition, noted that organizers were excited to see such strong results only six weeks into the 13 week campaign.
“This is monumental,” said Fight HST Lead Organizer, Chris Delaney, “We are not even half way through the campaign, and we are on track to complete our 10% threshold in all 85 ridings by next week, with everyone reaching their 15% target by the first or second week of June.”
To stay up to date on the latest news and announcements regarding the HST petition, refer to this thread in the VibrantVictoria.ca discussion forum.
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Bob Fugger
Nov 24, 2011 at 9:11 amQuote: Given extra funds through a tax break, individuals in business may do a number of things with it. Bob's experience was that it was simply redirected to other areas. My barber simply passed along the expense.
Thanks for the reasoned discussion, J Douglas. I think we can both agree that for many services or businesses whose inputs are zero-rated or exempt goods but whose outputs are taxed (such as barbers and restaurants), HST appears to make little sense, as there are little savings for the business to actually pass on.
mc9
Dec 06, 2011 at 10:25 amWhen is the HST supposed to be phased out? Do we have a date yet?
sebberry
Dec 06, 2011 at 10:36 amWhy did I think it won't be until 2013? It was supposed to be 12-18 months, but I suspect 18 months is more like it.
Bingo
Dec 06, 2011 at 4:14 pmQuote: Why did I think it won't be until 2013? It was supposed to be 12-18 months, but I suspect 18 months is more like it.
It will become a provincial election issue in 2013.
rjag
Dec 06, 2011 at 5:02 pmYup and if the NDP win they will reap what they sowed when theres no more HST!
God help us all
