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Originally Posted by llwhiteoutll
I don't think a city charter would force the provincial government to do anything though. They make the determination as to what percentage is sent back to cities.
Him saying he wants to expand the city's powers reads that he wants the ability to do something on the municipal level to increase revenue (increased municipal taxation).
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A City Charter would bind them to whatever arrangement they make under the Act. Under the current system, they can modify any financing program at their will and discretion.
In addition to a portion of Income Tax, Calgary and Edmonton would probably like the ability to create more dynamic surcharges and levies like CRLs, tolls or Impact Fees as a Property Tax Surcharge.
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Originally Posted by Fire
He's asked for more taxing powers in the past.
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The only time that I have heard Nenshi mention anything close to sales tax was in regards to a penny tax, which would need to be placed on the Municipal ballot.