Jim Flaherty on Disposition of an Act to amend the Excise Tax Act

In the House of Commons on December 7th, 2009. See this statement in context.

Motion that debate be not further adjournedDisposition of an Act to amend the Excise Tax ActGovernment Orders

December 7th, 2009 / 12:25 p.m.

Conservative

Jim Flaherty Conservative Whitby—Oshawa, ON

Mr. Speaker, the federal government does not change its way of administering the GST with respect to first nations. The provincial government makes that decision with respect to its provincial sales tax. This is not a matter that concerns the federal Parliament.

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