WINNIPEG - The NDP calls it "balanced," the Opposition describes it as a "failure," and the business lobby calls it "bland."
While the colourful descriptions change, Manitobans will certainly be paying more for gasoline, smokes and haircuts while the NDP increases spending by nearly 3% this year.
On Tuesday, the government revealed the 2012-2013 budget, a spending blueprint that calls for a host of tax hikes.
Fuel taxes are going up by 2.5 cents a litre beginning May 1. Motorists will pay 14 cents a litre for gasoline and diesel, up from 11.5 cents.
The provincial sales tax will also be expanded to include services such as aesthetic treatments like pedicures and haircuts over $50. The PST will be expanded to include property and group life insurance. It's the third time the NDP has expanded the PST to services since 2000.
Tobacco taxes are also going up 2.5 cents per cigarette, or 63 cents for a pack of 25.
Motorists will not only be hit with higher fuel taxes as the NDP is also increasing vehicle registration by $35 a year.
All told, Manitobans will pay $182 million more in taxes as a result of this budget, dismissed as a "failure" by the Opposition Tories.
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Sun News : Manitoba budget calls for host of tax hikes
While the colourful descriptions change, Manitobans will certainly be paying more for gasoline, smokes and haircuts while the NDP increases spending by nearly 3% this year.
On Tuesday, the government revealed the 2012-2013 budget, a spending blueprint that calls for a host of tax hikes.
Fuel taxes are going up by 2.5 cents a litre beginning May 1. Motorists will pay 14 cents a litre for gasoline and diesel, up from 11.5 cents.
The provincial sales tax will also be expanded to include services such as aesthetic treatments like pedicures and haircuts over $50. The PST will be expanded to include property and group life insurance. It's the third time the NDP has expanded the PST to services since 2000.
Tobacco taxes are also going up 2.5 cents per cigarette, or 63 cents for a pack of 25.
Motorists will not only be hit with higher fuel taxes as the NDP is also increasing vehicle registration by $35 a year.
All told, Manitobans will pay $182 million more in taxes as a result of this budget, dismissed as a "failure" by the Opposition Tories.
more
Sun News : Manitoba budget calls for host of tax hikes
