Toronto’s new taxes
Toronto has recently passed two new controversial taxes in city hall - a tax on land transfers, and another one on vehicle registrations. It has been months since this long debated issue came arise. (Originally posted on July 18/07, here)
Mayor Miller’s take: “it is a very difficult decision.” he said the vote poses a “fundamental question” for the city: “Is this city government going to have the resources and the ability to invest, not just to maintain services, but to invest [in new services],” he said. Mr. Miller responded to oppositions by saying “these taxes are fair and reasonable,” convinced that a “yes” vote will help the city push even harder for the province to upload social services now partly paid by local property taxpayers.
The tax on land transfers (up to 2-percent) and a $60 fee for vehicle registrations is expected to raise the city about $180-million to $200-million for 2008.
My take: “You spend like New York, but you aren’t New York!†(agreeing with a lobbyist who was escorted out by security guards for loudly interrupting Miller with the above statement)
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