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Old 03-12-2013, 01:19 PM   #746
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Originally Posted by Makarov View Post
Really? Let me spell out my logic for you: Alberta derives 0% of its revenues from sales tax. Ontario (for example) charges an 8% tax on nearly every retail transaction in the province. This contributes a not insignificant amount to its total revenue. Is that difficult to accept.

EDIT: Fata it, I went ahead and googled it even though it was an asinine request. Ontario's sales tax generated#over 17 billion dollars in 2012 (or roughly 30% of all (non federal transfer) revenues. Again, the WRP's conclusion was clearly disingenuous.
Please, show us a link comparing these figures so we can all be on the same enlightened page that you exist upon. Once again, looking for inter provincial comparison of sales tax per capita. 3rd time asking now.
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