Tim Hudak and Ontario PC Caucus Warn Hamilton and Niagara Families About the HST Tax Grab

News:

Today, Tim Hudak and the Ontario PC Caucus demonstrated the countless items the HST will apply to when the tax grab goes into effect on July 1st.

On Canada Day, the McGuinty Liberals HST tax grab will force Ontario families to start paying more for gas, electricity, home heating fuel and dozens of other everyday goods and services that they rely on the most. The Ontario PC Caucus have launched a new poll at www.daltonsalestax.com through which Ontario families can make their voices heard on this tax. The poll is also available on the Tim Hudak iPhone application.

The Ontario PC Caucus was in Grimsby for a caucus planning and strategy meeting. Next week marks Hudak’s one year anniversary of becoming Ontario PC Leader. He is the first leader of a major Ontario party to represent the Niagara region.

Quotes:

“Dalton McGuinty broke his promise not to raise taxes and today, every Ontario family is forced to pay more and get less. We will replace Dalton McGuinty’s addiction to tax and spend with a government that respects how much Ontario families already pay.”

– Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak

“Ontario family budgets are already under siege. That’s why I will continue to fight the HST and every other fee hike Dalton McGuinty has levied against the family budget.”

– Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak

Quick Facts:

Some of the items set to increase in price after the HST kicks in 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
Lawn maintenance
Snow removal
Golf green and driving range fees
Bicycles and bicycle safety equipment
Gym memberships
Trips to the veterinarian
Haircuts