Anishinabek Nation leaders say the federal government is being dishonest when Ottawa says there will be no negative impact from the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Anishinabek Nation leaders say the federal government is being dishonest when Ottawa says there will be no negative impact from the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee said a major independent study establishes that First Nations would suffer the full impact of paying 13 cents more on every dollar they spend after July 1. Madahbee was referring to the Canadian Centre on Policy Alternatives.
The December study suggests the government must devise measures to protect 'vulnerable groups' including First Nations and the homeless.
"We estimate that this illegal imposition of the HST would cost the average Anishinabek Nation household – on or off the reserve – an average of $100 more per week," said Madahbee. "Our families will now be paying 13 per cent more for such essentials as heating and utilities, clothing and many supermarket items."
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