Families to Receive Transition Payment in HST Plan
Falcon outlines a one time transition payment to families with children under 18 and to low and modest income seniors to soften the impact of the HST. Each eligible child and qualifying senior would receive 175 dollars to help cover the first rate cut on July 1 next year, with further discussion on budget balance and political reactions ongoing. The move is criticized by Adrian Dix as a vote buying tactic ahead of the referendum.