Minister defends HST during northern BC tour
Small business minister Iain Black defended the harmonized sales tax in Prince George addressing the chamber of commerce and praising Ottawa's offer. He noted the tax would not be a pure tax grab, highlighting transitional funding and monthly credits as job growth drivers while outlining upcoming stops in Fort St John and Quesnel.
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Self-employment balloons in recession in Canada
Monique Hardy turns to Silpada Designs as a stay at home mom after her husband’s marketing contract ends in 2007 and an injury sidelines him. She pursues direct sales, working 15 to 20 hours weekly to replace full time income, enabling the family to cover mortgage and care for five children while he seeks steady work.Their venture mirrors a broader trend of increased self-employment during downturns as laid-off workers and spouses seek independent income sources.
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