BC Politicians mull PST workaround to stem cross border leakage
Local leaders weigh options to keep business from leaking to Alberta as the PST battles rise. A four percent rate for border communities is discussed to preserve revenue while rebuilding local jobs and tax income. Consultant Gary Williams puts the regional loss at around 230 million annually, with southeast BC suffering more at 140 million versus 90 million in the northeast.
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