The TLA was a proud member of the Smart Tax Alliance, a non-partisan alliance of 33 B.C. businesses and industry groups that formed to support the job-creating benefits of the HST.

The Downfall of the HST: What’s Next?

First of all, I want to sincerely thank all our members who submitted their vote in the recent HST referendum. The industry is disappointed with the outcome as the HST was a significant benefit to entice investment and job creation for our members. We’re proud of the fact-based campaign we ran, in collaboration with the Smart Tax Alliance.

Of course we respect the referendum decision and the need to restore the old PST/GST system, but the TLA will now be involved in a dialogue that ensures that some of the issues we have with PST/GST policies are addressed.

We will be revisiting with government the issue of PST exemptions as they apply to logging/road building equipment in an effort to reduce accounting hassles and increase tax savings for members engaged in road building activities.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any particular concerns you would like to see addressed.

Useful links: Government action plan to restoring PST

Click here to download the "HST or PST?" Report (PDF Format)