All about the HST
An in-depth look at an issue important to all Ontarians
These days, we hear almost daily news about the pending implementation of a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario. Despite the massive benefits that the change is anticipated to bring to the province, the news has often been critical, ignoring the anticipated benefits in favour of a steady stream of negative pieces.
Naturally, we at the K-W Provincial Liberal Association are committed to reviewing both sides of the story, helping both our membership and our local citizens get a fairer, more balanced picture of the road ahead. From predictions that the move will help create hundreds of thousands of jobs over the next decade, to the HST’s role as only one part of a comprehensive tax package, many stories are being missed or glossed over in the public eye.
As such, we have created a special section on our website for important news and information about the coming implementation of the HST. You can find this new resource by looking for “HST News” under the “News” menu option above. We look forward to hearing your feedback, including any questions or concerns, over the coming months as we near the July 2010 implementation of this important change.
Become an ABC Member!
An ABC membership represents and excellent opportunity to support a party whose values you identify with, while at the same time getting great value for your dollar. At a minimum of a $10 monthly donation, ABC members are given priority access, invitation, and pricing to special Liberal events both in the local area and across the province.
Consider that the visit by the Hon. Deb Matthews is half price for ABC members - an immediate savings of $60, or 50% of the total ticket price! Similar savings will be featured on numerous upcoming events … and that’s not even the best part.
Remember that donations made through an ABC membership are tax deductible, at rates of up to 75%. This means that you could sign up today for a $10 monthly donation, meaning that you’ll donate $120 each year, while receiving a tax deduction of $90 … leaving your total cost at just $30 for a whole year! Here are a number of examples:
| Monthly donation | Yearly contribution | Tax credit | Your cost |
| $10 | $120 | $90 | only $30 ! |
| $20 | $240 | $180 | only $60 ! |
| $30 | $360 | $270 | only $90 ! |
To sign up for an ABC membership, or for any questions you might have, please don’t hesitate to contact the KWPLA’s Membership Secretary, Andrew Dilts:
