[Sylvanfan]

Well as a former Brithish Columbian, I will say that we pay a lot less in taxes in Alberta. We are absolutely spoiled here too with what we do get. Fact is that the other provinces right beside us would be taking in far less revenue if they had our tax structure. Yet in this province people expect to pay these low taxes and have resouces make up the revenue difference, plus add to a heritage savings fund.

Isn't a provincial sales tax said to be one of the better ways to make those who can pay more than those who can't? I don't want to deal with increased taxes...but if it does happen, I'm not going to be leaving Alberta because every other province will still have higher taxes and give me much less.