Mr. Speaker, this HST will cost some hard-working people their jobs. According to the Council of Tourism Associations of British Columbia, the new tax will likely see tourism spending drop by close to $500 million. As a result, more than 5,000 jobs could be lost.
When he was in opposition, the Prime Minister said that the HST would not help reverse Canada's economic decline.
Again, why is his government pushing a job killing tax onto B.C. and Ontario families?