Contentious ‘made-in-Toronto sales tax’ goes before council
… Debate about the municipal sales tax could be one of the most contentious parts of the package proposed by staff.
Some have already spoken out against the measure, including Councillor James Pasternak, who represents York Centre, Ward 6. He said the sales tax will hurt people at a time when many are struggling with the increasing cost of living.
“A made-in-Toronto sales tax, it just won’t work,” he said. “People will shop elsewhere, they will leave our jurisdiction and shop at retail stores outside of Toronto.”
I hope they do approve the sales tax, there may be hope of a resurrection once the city is ground into progressive dust.
