sales tax
Alta’s NDP premier Notley promises no sales tax
New provincial government expected to table first budget in the fall.
Alberta’s Prentice considers sales tax to fix ailing oil-based economy
Province’s projected budget surplus has turned into a $500-million deficit.
Taxpayers federation report slams high taxes on gas
Even without a provincial sales tax, Alberta’s residents are paying up to $15 in taxes per fill-up.
Ontario’s deficit for 2012-13 falls to $11.9 billion
$3-billion drop thanks to higher than expected revenues and lower expenses.