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Provincial Tax on Used Item Sales
Status
Endorsed by the NCLGA Membership
WHEREAS the Provincial Sales Tax is already applied at the time of purchase to applicable new items, used items sold at thrift shops and a selection of used item sold through private sales;
AND WHEREAS the re-use of items, helps alleviate emission levels, landfill pressures and provide options for addressing the rising cost of living;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the NCLGA and UBCM lobby the Province to not extend the application of the Provincial Sales Tax beyond current items or practices.
Actions
Not admitted for debate at UBCM Convention.
Letter dated November 17, 2022 from Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance:
Thank you for your thoughtful letter sent on October 19, 2022, regarding NCLGA’s proposed resolution to local government concerns in north-central BC. I appreciate you taking the time to share your ideas and feedback with me.
Thank you for your suggestion to not extend the application of BC’s Provincial Sales Tax beyond current items or practices. While I appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss the resolution in detail, I must respectfully decline at this time.
Each year, government reviews provincial taxes and considers changes in preparation of the provincial budget. Government then implements tax changes that it considers to be appropriate within the context of the province’s fiscal situation and other priorities. Be assured that your comments will be considered as part of these discussions.
Thank you again for taking the time to write. Your ideas are important to us and I appreciate your input on how we can build a better BC.