The governing Liberals contended that, although PST was a retail tax, the business sector was also subject to a 7% PST on most of its input; business in BC was put at a competitive disadvantage with business in other jurisdictions not subject to similar taxation.
PST was a retail tax. The business sector was also subject to a 7% PST on most of its input. The governing Liberals contended this. Business in BC was put at a competitive disadvantage with business in other jurisdictions not subject to similar taxation.