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B.C. MP tables 'peace tax' bill
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| Last Edited | Monsieur May 25, 2009 07:20am |
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| News Date | May 25, 2009 07:20am |
| Description | A private member's bill proposed by a B.C. MP would see income tax paid by Canadians who oppose war be put into a special account not to be used by the military.
Burnaby-Douglas New Democrat MP Bill Siksay said he wants conscientious objectors to be able to register with the Canada Revenue Agency so their taxes can be diverted to a special peace tax account.
If Bill C-390 passes, the government would be able to access the account for anything except military spending.
"The reality is this would be a symbolic measure because the government still collects…tax dollars from everybody and the government will still decide how they are spent," Siksay said.
"But it makes a point about some people who believe that the government shouldn't be spending money on making war or buying armament." |
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