Dalton McGuinty’s HST Tax Grab Will Force Guelph Families to Pay More to Care for Pets

News:

Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak visited the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph today to highlight how Dalton McGuinty’s HST tax grab will hurt families every time they take their pet in to the veterinarian.

When the HST takes effect on July 1st, Guelph families will pay 8 per cent more for the services and products a vet provides, including regular checkups, shots and grooming. Dalton McGuinty’s HST tax grab will also apply to vet drug and prescription fees.

At every step of the way, the Ontario PC Caucus has stood up and opposed this massive tax grab. Today, Hudak asked Guelph families to participate in the Ontario PC’s HST poll at www.daltonsalestax.com to have their say how which part of Dalton McGuinty’s HST tax grab will hurt them the most. To date, more than 7,000 people have participated in the poll.

Quotes:

“Dalton McGuinty is already taxing the family budget to the limit. Now he’s taxing the family pet, too. With Dalton McGuinty’s HST tax grab Ontario families will be forced to pay more to take their pets to the vet.”

– Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak

“Guelph families are already working hard enough to pay the bills – as Dalton McGuinty’s tax and fee increases, and higher hydro and insurance premiums, have already stretched the family budget to the limit. Forcing families to pay the HST on vet bills will be too heavy a burden to bear.”

– Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak

Quick Facts:

Some of the other items set to skyrocket in price after the HST kicks in July 1st include:

Hydro
Home heating fuel
Natural gas
Gasoline
Vitamins
Internet service
Financial advisory services
Mutual fund fees
Condo fees
Retirement & nursing home costs
Air plane, train and bus tickets
Funerals and estate planning costs
Home renovation & repairs
Snow removal
Golf green and driving range fees
Bicycles and bicycle safety equipment
Gym memberships
Haircuts