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BC Liberal Premier Gordon Campbell has stepped down. It is a shame that he has had to go like this. The man in many ways has been a great premier for British Columbia. The Fraser Institute has recently released a study on the fiscal policies of Canada’s premiers, and Gordon Campbell was on top of the list for good sound policy.
He wasn’t perfect certainly (not nearly so) but he was right on many important issues. Even in the face of mass opposition he remains right on the HST. This reform is what is best for BC, especially when paired with recently announced income tax cuts.
I hope that his fall from popularity and eventual abdication does not discourage other politicians from implementing sound economic policy. In the long run I am convinced that history will be kind to Gordon Campbell.
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No, the HST is a job-killing tax because a lot of jobs are service industry jobs (accountants, plumbers, hairdressers, home cleaners). The average price for a single, standard detached home in Vancouver is $800,341, so this means families have to pay through the nose just to have a roof for children. I am retired, so all services are up, including building envelope renovations and repairs. This hits those of us (who get no rebates for anything) on a fixed income hard.
Good Riddance!
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