Mr. Speaker, gasoline retailers in the Châteauguay riding are experiencing major difficulties due to the sale of duty-free goods in Quebec.
Not only does it substantially reduce the governments's tax revenues, but it seriously hurts the retail industry.
The Châteauguay Chamber of Commerce and the South-West Montreal Business Association are of the opinion that governments should uniformly enforce tax laws, and standards regarding the environment, energy, resources, weights and measures,
inside as well as outside Indian reserves, regardless of the type of business.
In fairness to retailers, the government must put an end to the double standard in the present justice system. When will it take steps to ensure that the same laws and standards apply to all?