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Section 91(3) of the Constitution Act, 1867 grants to the Parliament of Canada vast authority to levy taxes through any method. The passage of the Act, and the collection of taxes, were set up before the appointment of a post-Confederation prime minister. Section 92(2) of the Act grants more narrow taxation powers to the provinces, authorizing direct taxes (such as levying their own provincial sales taxes).
Perhaps the most notable creation of a federal tax is the controversial enactment of the Goods and Services Tax (the GST) by the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, P.C., then the 18th prime minister. The sales tax is charged on all provinces, and in five provinces, is blended with the provincial sales tax.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoPrime Minister Brian Mulroney after being elected on a platform to not introduce taxes like the GST.
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What important things has Stephen Harper done as the prime minister of Canada?
He's reduced taxes on Canadians, strengthened our military, reduced government waste, made government more efficient, and cleaned up the corruption under the Liberal Party when they were in government.
Why did Stephen Harper choose to become prime minister?
He isn't. He is the only prime minister in history to ever be held in contempt of Parliament. He lowered corporate taxes and for the rich, spent tax payers money poorly (wasting taxpayers money expanding prisons as crime rates fall and unnecessarily on the most expensive fighter jets as our Arctic Rangers use guns from 1911, troops require other NATO powers to transport them and submarines sit in dry docks), represented Canada terribly on the world stage (Because of his policies Canada was voted off the UN security council, declared an impediment in climate change talks and he is personally disliked by most other world leaders, with the only, former, exception being George W. Bush), and increased government corruption has arisen amongst his party's cabinet ministers and MP's while they have been in power.
What happened while Trudeau was in office?
Taxes were increased enormously, he brought home the Constitution, he aggravated Quebec several times, and he was voted one of the worst prime ministers in history.
Does Canada have a high tax rate?
Yes, like most countries, there are taxes in Canada.
Does the conservative party of Canada want to lower taxes?
Yes, and in fact they have already lowered several taxes.
Why is Stephen Harper remembered?
He's the current Prime Minister of Canada and is known for lowering taxes, standing up for Canada, rebuilding Canada's military, and more.
What was the name of the british prime minister that passed new taxes?
MANY British prime Ministers have introduced new taxes- you need to be specific over which taxes you are referring to.
Why did the british feel justified in beginning to levy taxes on the colonies after 1763 including the new stamp tax instituted by what prime minister?
Prime Minister George Grenville
Who was the First lord of the Treasury and later prime Minister who was responsible for some of the most outlandish taxes on the American colonies including the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act?
It was Prime Minister George Grenville.
What important things has Stephen Harper done as the prime minister of Canada?
He's reduced taxes on Canadians, strengthened our military, reduced government waste, made government more efficient, and cleaned up the corruption under the Liberal Party when they were in government.
Who included a tax on imports to the other colonies?
some taxes were on tea,and paper goods. it was the coersive acts
Can a trike be bought in the US and brought into Canada?
Yes, provided you declare the import to Canadian customs and pay any taxes that may be due.
How much beer can bring into US from Canada?
One-liter of alcohol per person may be brought into the US from Canada, duty-free. Additional quantities may be brought in, but they will be subject to duty and Federal excise taxes, which will be assessed and collected at the port of entry.
Why did Stephen Harper choose to become prime minister?
He isn't. He is the only prime minister in history to ever be held in contempt of Parliament. He lowered corporate taxes and for the rich, spent tax payers money poorly (wasting taxpayers money expanding prisons as crime rates fall and unnecessarily on the most expensive fighter jets as our Arctic Rangers use guns from 1911, troops require other NATO powers to transport them and submarines sit in dry docks), represented Canada terribly on the world stage (Because of his policies Canada was voted off the UN security council, declared an impediment in climate change talks and he is personally disliked by most other world leaders, with the only, former, exception being George W. Bush), and increased government corruption has arisen amongst his party's cabinet ministers and MP's while they have been in power.
Why can't I create my own country with no taxes and no laws?
All of the land in the world is already owned. Say you wanted to make part of Canada your country, you would need confirmation from the prime minister and that would never happen. Even if you found new land, without a set up government, taxes and laws, everything would fall apart, become chaotic, and collapse.
What happened while Trudeau was in office?
Taxes were increased enormously, he brought home the Constitution, he aggravated Quebec several times, and he was voted one of the worst prime ministers in history.
To what extent had Canada achieved autonomy from Britain between 1900 and 1982?
Canada achieved its autonomy valiantly through the last century. In the begining of the century, Canada was able to gain some identity internationally when the Canadian Expedition Force captured the Vimy Ridge successfully in World War One. After the war ended, the Prime Minister of Canada, Robert Borden fought for the country's independence by gaining a seat for Canada in the Paris Peace Conference and later having a signature from Canada on the Treaty of Versille. When Britain realized that Canada is too much of a burden to carry, and it is becoming more independent, the government sent an investigator, Lord Balfour, to examine the situation. Lord Balfour created the report call the Balfour Report, stating that Canada should become independent. After many debates and considerations, the Statue of Westminister was passed, and the Balfour Report was passed into a law, making Canada a country that is equal in status with Britian, having its own laws, taxes, and government. However, the consistution was not brought back to Canada due to the fact that the provincial and the federal government in Canada could not agree on the new consistution. Later, in 1982, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau introduced the Canada Act, which includes the Consitution Act, bring the Consitution back to Canada, with the signature of Queen Elizabeth.
