Mr. Speaker, I have a petition from citizens who are concerned about the cost of reading materials.
They urge that all levels of government demonstrate support of education and literacy by eliminating sales tax on reading materials. They ask Parliament to zero rate books, magazines and newspapers under GST and that the provinces, including Ontario, consider harmonizing their sales taxes. Reading materials must be zero rated under provincial sales taxes as well as GST.
I am delighted that the government has moved on some of the areas which have been addressed by the petitioners.