Kathleen Wynne again musing about giving municipalities power to levy more taxes, like a land transfer tax despite denying any such plan existed in December: Plan will cost between $10,000 and $15,000 on a $450,000 home
Kathleen Wynne Flip Flopping on Doubling Land Transfer Tax
TORONTO, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling out Premier Kathleen Wynne for flip flopping on a commitment not to double the land transfer tax. In a recent speech to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Premier Wynne mused about giving more tax powers to cities. Taxing options could include a land transfer tax, vehicle registration tax, or taxes on hotel rooms.
"Premier Wynne knows full well that when she asks cities to come up with new taxes, a double land transfer tax and a vehicle registration tax are among the options. She is trying to download blame for new taxes onto municipalities, just like she downloads provincial responsibilities," said CTF Ontario Director, Christine Van Geyn.
