Mr. Speaker, this is an issue of tax fairness. This is a tax that was designed for manufacturers of cigarettes and cigars.
I might add that I thank the Liberal member for Brant for his support on this issue.
In the House of Commons on February 7th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Tobacco Manufacturers' SurtaxOral Questions
Whitby—Oshawa Ontario
Conservative
Jim Flaherty ConservativeMinister of Finance
Mr. Speaker, this is an issue of tax fairness. This is a tax that was designed for manufacturers of cigarettes and cigars.
I might add that I thank the Liberal member for Brant for his support on this issue.
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