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Originally Posted by Slava
The problem with a consumption tax in Alberta is that some communities close to the borders will suffer. Even in Calgary people would take a drive elsewhere for major purchases. I'm not sure how you deal with it in a place like Lloydminster, and obviously thats just one glaring example.
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Things are rarely perfect solutions in this world and if introduction of a sales tax can produce a net gain (such as cutting income taxes, investing some of our royalty revenues into the Heritage fund, or cash transfers to the poor) then it would be in Alberta's interest to enact one. Plus it's not like BC bordertowns have been ravaged by Alberta 0% sales tax.