Doerkson Promises to Cut PST on Canadian Alcohol
Lorne Doerkson says the tax break will support more than 20,000 jobs in the province’s wineries, breweries and distilleries.
- On Tuesday, BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson promised to remove the 10 per cent PST on Canadian-produced wine, beer, and spirits during a campaign stop at Krause Berry Farms in Langley.
- Doerkson stated the policy will remain until the trade conflict with President Donald Trump is resolved, protecting 20,000 jobs across 70 communities reliant on the alcohol sector.
- While acknowledging potential budget losses, Doerkson accused the NDP of letting the industry down over the last 18 months of the trade war with the United States.
- A Conservative government would keep American liquor off British Columbian shelves until the trade conflict is resolved, providing relief at the till for consumers while prioritizing local products.
- With B.C. voters heading to the polls on Oct. 24, recent polling shows the Conservatives ahead of incumbent NDP Premier David Eby as the election campaign intensifies.
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Doerkson promises to cut PST on Canadian alcohol - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson promised to remove the 10 per cent PST from Canadian-produced wine, beer, and spirits during a campaign stop at a Langley berry farm and winery. The newly minted party leader was speaking at Krause Berry Farms & Estate Winery in rural Langley, with all three local incumbents for the Langley area ridings – Harman Bhangu, Misty Van Popta, and Jody Toor – standing alongside him. “My Conservative government will…
BC Conservatives to remove PST from Canadian alcohol
BC Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson on Tuesday committed to remove the PST at the till on Canadian beer, wine and spirits. He said this commitment, as part of a broader plan to support a key sector of the BC economy impacted by US tariffs, will remain in place for the duration of U.S. President Donald […]
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