GST to tax small firms as admin costs rise
The proposed 7 percent GST will create higher administration costs for small businesses, with CFIB data showing owners in small firms handle most retail sales tax work manually. The study finds nine provincial systems plus the federal tax hinder simplification, predicting heavier burdens for small retailers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry O'Shaughnessy
Michael Wilson
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Canada
CFIB
John Bulloch
Bulloch
Prairie Open Meetings Parade Highlights Local Officials
A Prairie mayor Art Sear of Carberry champions open government in a News- Express letter. The piece surveys council practices across towns like Canora Yorkton Morden Esterhazy and more, noting secret meetings and late session closures. It contrasts democratic ideals with real-world openness and calls for transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Sear
Carberry
News- Express
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hamiota Echo Publications Ltd
P.O. Box
Hamiota, Manitoba
Romoto
Manitoba
Community Newspapers
U.S.A
England
CNA
Mainstream
Mike the
Lorne Pierce
W.S. Pritchett
Munich
Gillis Purcell
Canora Courier
Town Hall
Yorkton
Stan Kyba
Kyba
Deloraine Times and
Star
Rms
Morden
Pembina Times
Planning District
Pembine Valley Water Task Force
Esterhazy
Miner - Journal
RCMP
Canaps