The unprecedented implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax in British Columbia, on July 1, 2010, was introduced with very little supportive evidence and proof of a successful application in any of Canada's provinces and territories. Yes, other provinces had it but no evidence was brought forth by the B.C. Liberal Government prior to that date. Moreover, the other province had different implementation systems in place. The citizens of this province were instructed that it would be revenue neutral. That advertisement is a metaphor that it commonly used by politicians to train people to believe in the decision or in the product that is being presented. Like a salesman trying to sell a customer a product that has never been tested or provened.
Hence, this CitizensAgainstHST blog, will continue to present a new approach to educating its reader. Where, when, and if possible, photographs of failed business in North Vancouver - Seymour will be made available in the future.
A new voting poll survey has begain also. Store merchants can vote to express their views. Question No. 1 is as follows : Are you in favour of the Harmonized Sales Tax in North Vancouver ? Question No. 2 is as follows: Are you in favour of a Recall of the M.L.A. in the North Vancouver area ?
Volunteer canvassers are welcome to join this anti-HST group.
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Latest and newest Point-of-Interest:
Cedar Grove Restaurant (Restaurant is permanently closed)
The Cedar Grove was a 160 seat neighbourhood casual kitchen serving pizza, pasta, appetizers and entrees. This business was only about 3 years old..
Death By Taxation :
Due to the additional mezzanine level on the second floor, the total square footage is greater than 4500 square feet. Consequently the cost of rental is over $15,000.00 monthly, if not more. (Not $1,500 per month which would be awesome). As most commercial lease has experienced, the 12% Harmonized Sales Tax on the $15,000.00 per month minimum is a very large amount. This is a tragic occurrence to happen to a new, potential business that was employing many local residents in the Lynn Valley community.
In terms of fairness, one should not place the entire failure on the shoulders of the restaurant management because other nearby businesses such as the karate training business closed in the fall and the baby and mom meeting place closed also. Other merchants are concerned and are worried or planning to quit also. For example, other restaurants, offices, clothing stores, and travel agencies.
Many shopping malls are so empty. How long can they survive or remain in business - 6 months perhaps? We wish them good luck.
The following store is 1 out of 11 businesses in the same shopping centre located on 120th Street, Surrey, B.C. that have closed due to the Harmonized Sales Tax forcing tenants to avoid paying any more high cost rental charges.
The following store is 1 out of 11 businesses in the same shopping centre located on 120th Street, Surrey, B.C. that have closed due to the Harmonized Sales Tax forcing tenants to avoid paying any more high cost rental charges.
B.C. Funeral Services Industry hit with HST But Optical Lens Industry is Exempt :
The Harmonized Sales Tax discriminates against various industries in British Columbia. Just after the Federal Conservative compensated Chinese immigrants who were charged with the "Head Tax" and who were repaid with a settlement, the B.C. Liberal Government then moved to implement the H.S.T. on the future burial of the surviving members who live in this province. There is no respect coming from this existing government apparently. It is so hypocritical. The added cost of 7% onto funeral services on a $15,000.00 invoice is $1050.00 more on top of the $750.00 for the 5%. which totals $1800.00 for a burial. That plus the provincial probate tax fee and the inheritance tax amount. So I asked Kevin Falcon to address this issue. But he thinks that the HST creates jobs in the interior of B.C. is important over the issue of the funeral cost to remaining family members of the decease.
