TITLE

The Liberal `no alternative' tax alternative

AUTHOR(S)
Brooks, Neil
PUB. DATE
May 1994
SOURCE
Canadian Dimension;May/Jun94, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p24
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Reflects on the Liberals' commitment to their campaign promise to scrap the GST and introduce an alternative tax system in Canada. Alteration of the GST; Spending offsets; Excise tax offsets; Favorable environment effects from a carbon or energy tax; Extension of GST to groceries.
ACCESSION #
9406100690

Tags: TAXATION;  LIBERAL Party of Canada

 

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