To view the Media Release or link to the documentation,
click on the links below

August 17, 2009
ELIMINATE PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX SAYS STUDY
 
The C.D. Howe report is available at www.cdhowe.org/pdf/commentary_277.pdf

August 7, 2009
HST INCREASES RENOVATION COSTS, UNDERGROUND ECONOMY

Click here for "The Potential Impacts of Sales Tax Harmonization on the Residential Renovation Sector in Canada",
August 7, 2009 - Altus Group

Click here for the "Tax Pyramiding in Canada: A Growing Concern"
July 22, 2009 - Altus Group Consultants

Ask A Home Building Professional
 Every Wednesday, CHBA - Victoria appears in the Times Colonist, informing consumers about housing issues.
Here are 5 columns relating to the HST:

NEW HST THRESHOLD IS A GOOD STEP

Click here for the "The Potential Impact of Sales Tax Harmonization
on the Housing Sector in BC"
September 22, 2009 - The Altus Group Consultants

HST INCREASES COSTS, UNDERGROUND ECONOMY
TRIPLE TAXES HURT HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
BC'S TAX ON HALF A HOUSE