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A taxing situation: the blended sales tax has made few friends

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Novia Scotia, Newfoundland, and New Brunswick will begin paying the harmonized sales tax (HST) on Apr 1, 1997, despite widespread disapproval of the tax, a blend of provincial and federal taxes. The HST will result in higher taxes for many basic goods and services such as haircuts and electricity.

Author: Bergman, Brian
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
Canada, Tax reform, Sales tax, Tax policy, Atlantic Provinces

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McKenna calls it quits

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Frank McKenna quit as New Brunswick premier as of Oct 13, 1997, and dismissed speculation that he plans to seek the leadership of the Canadian Liberal Party. He improved the economy of the province during his years in office through fiscal reorganization and increased job opportunities.

Author: Bergman, Brian
Publisher: Rogers Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
Evaluation, Officials and employees, New Brunswick, McKenna, Frank

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