The HST is a Strong Medicine for Our Economy

The worldwide economic recession hit Ontario hard. But we’re hitting right back with an aggressive plan to create new jobs and growth.

Part of that plan involves harmonizing the 5% federal GST and the 8% PST into a single, harmonized sales tax – the HST.

The HST will save employers billions of dollars so companies can invest in new equipment, machinery, and plants. This will create hundreds of thousands of new jobs.

But it is strong medicine. Some items will cost more for us as consumers. But we’re helping working families and those who need it most with tax cuts and transition cheques.

The HST may not be popular but its the right thing to do. Not just for today but for our children and grandchildren tomorrow.

To learn more on the comprehensive tax package, visit:
ontario.ca/taxchange

To find out how much tax relief you or your family may be eligible to receive, visit
ontario.ca/taxchange/calculators.html

To hear what journalists, editorial boards, and experts are saying, visit these links:

Date
 Resource Link Source
12-Apr-10
 Ontario’s GDP best in Canada
and the United States		 CTV
12-Apr-10
 Renters to get HST break Toronto Star
06-Jan-10
 Why Ontario needs a Harmonized Sales Tax Toronto Sun
04-Jan-10
 Why I support the HST Hamilton Spectator
16-Dec-09
 HST: really just another reason for tax reform Orangeville Citizen
14-Dec-09
 Not a tax grab after all Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
23-Nov-09
 A few kind words for harmonization Maclean’s
17-Apr-09
 $447,000 to be saved on 13 buses ordered:
The savings come with the HST		 London Free Press
29-Apr-10
 Why British Columbia, Ontario need HST Vancouver Sun
10-Feb-09
 Burlington Chamber supports HST transition Inside Halton

Local Liberal social events and engagement

handsA key development that the KW Provincial Liberals will be focusing on is an enhanced social environment for Liberals in the local area. To do this, we will be participating in at least one community-based social event every month, starting in April. These events are free to attend and will involve some level of engagement in the community, and are intended to give local Liberals a fun, casual social atmosphere to interact in. Please stay tuned to the events page for upcoming events.