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    How the HST hit Alberta

    When it comes to taxation, the number zero harmonizes with everything

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    ‘A price solution for an income problem’

    Stephen Gordon questions the NDP call for a tax break on home-heating costs.

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    Jack Layton, here

    The NDP leader is concerned you might not be able to heat your snowbound farmhouse this winter.

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    Nuance alert

    Michael Ignatieff comments on the HST in British Columbia.

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    Home sales are falling fast, but the problem isn’t with record high prices

    Realtors say: blame it on the sunshine

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    Home sales level out

    Canada’s housing market is finally showing a hint of weakness

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    Buyers beware

    With new taxes, new fees and rising interest rates on the horizon, the once carefree Canadian consumer is about to come under attack

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    Jim Flaherty’s permanent tax on everything

    Federal budget 2008. Replacing remaining provincial retail sales taxes (RSTs) with value-added  taxes harmonized with the GST is another area where provinces can contribute  to strengthening Canada’s Tax Advantage … The Government recognizes the significant economic benefits to Canada from sales tax harmonization and is willing to work with the five provinces that still have RSTs to help facilitate the transition to provincial value-added sales taxes harmonized with the GST.