It has a very big impact. I import a lot of products from Quebec and New Brunswick. A pallet of maple syrup that used to cost $400 to $500 now costs me up to $900, if not more.
All those costs have to be [Inaudible—Editor]. Paying tax on tax really affects us as a small business. We do our best to keep costs down, but as you can see, the price of everything is going up. Every time we come up with a new product to sell in our store, we have to factor in all the new taxes that apply.
For example, I have to pay a fuel and transportation surcharge. On top of that, in British Columbia, I have to pay a [Inaudible—Editor] tax of $85. Then, of course, I have to pay the carbon tax, as you mentioned. Let's not forget about the GST, which is on top of all the other taxes. Plus, I pay another $15 when I get a call letting me know that a delivery is on the way.
Yes, frankly, the taxes make a big difference.