Thousands of products were slapped with the new eco tax include household items like dish detergent, hairspray, batteries, thermometers and even fire extinguishers. Yesterday, a government official actually confirmed the McGuinty Liberals tried to keep this tax hidden and made no effort to advertise it.
Ontario families saw the same pattern with the $53 million hidden energy tax Dalton McGuinty slapped on their hydro bills in March earlier this year.
QUOTES:
“Only Dalton McGuinty would try to hide one tax grab under another tax grab. It didn’t take long before he was once again caught playing another game of ‘hide and sneak’ with Ontario families’ tax dollars.” -- Lisa Macleod, MPP, Ontario PC Revenue and Government Accountability Critic
”PC leader, Tim Hudak, has been clear. Our promise is simple. An Ontario PC Government will cut taxes.” -- Lisa Macleod, MPP, Ontario PC Revenue and Government Accountability Critic
QUICK FACTS:
Some of the 10,000 items included in Dalton McGuinty’s eco tax grab are:
- Air conditioners
- Lamps
- Smoke alarms
- Car polish
- Calculators
- Lighters and Matches
- Electric razors
- Electric toothbrushes
- Travel alarm clocks
- Camcorders
- Lock de-icer
- Batteries
- Fire extinguishers
- Paint in an aerosol can
- Tire pressure gauges
- Bath Toys
- Sunblock
- Toilet cleaner
- Drywall putty
- Lantern
- Electric screw-drivers
- Mouse Traps
- Flashlight
- Answering machines
- Laundry Detergent
- Propane BBQ
- Swiffers
CONTACT:
Christine Bujold
christine.bujold@pc.ola.org