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Old 02-11-2011, 10:57 AM   #54
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Originally Posted by shermanator View Post
Nenshi is currently pitching an idea where cities can have the option to raise the GST from 5% to 6%, with the proceeds going to help build infrastructure. Not a bad idea IMO, but those who hate all tax raises will be up in arms I'm sure...


Link: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Ma...206/story.html
Well if lower prices and free shipping didnt convince me to purchase all my electronics from a website instead of a more expensive brick and mortar Best Buy within Calgary then raising the taxes on said brick and mortar sure would.
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