Dalton McGuinty’s HST Will Hit Burlington Seniors Hard


NEWS:

BURLINGTON – With Dalton McGuinty’s HST tax grab only 8 days away, Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak and Burlington MPP Joyce Savoline visited Appleby Place Retirement Residence in Burlington today to highlight how the new tax will hurt Ontario seniors, especially those on fixed incomes.

Starting July 1st, seniors on fixed incomes will be forced to pay more for items like gasoline, hydro, home heating fuel, natural gas, haircuts, home renovation and repairs, mutual fund fees, estate planning and even funerals.

Hudak called on Burlington seniors to participate in the Ontario PC Caucus’ new online poll available at www.daltonsalestex.com that provides a real voice to Ontario seniors. Hudak wants members of the public to share with him what part of the HST will impact the family budget. To date, nearly 10,000 people have voted.

QUOTES:

“Seniors have already worked hard to raise a family and earn a living. The last thing they need is to worry about another tax increase that eats away at their retirement savings. With the HST, it has become clear that Dalton McGuinty is completely out-of-touch with the financial burden he is forcing upon seniors.”

– Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak

“The HST is a tax on seniors, their financial security and their peace of mind. This shows how out-of-touch Dalton McGuinty has become, to force people on fixed income to pay for his spending addiction.”

– Joyce Savoline, MPP Burlington

QUICK FACTS:

  • Starting on Canada Day, it will cost more for seniors on fixed incomes just to stay in their homes as Dalton McGuinty’s HST tax grab will result in higher rent and condo fees.
  • Seniors and retirees who have prudently invested in mutual funds will see the cost of mutual fund fees shoot up. Insurance premiums, lawyer and estate planning fees will also increase in price.
  • Seniors are not a priority for Dalton McGuinty. Wait lists for long-term care beds have doubled since he became Premier. Dalton McGuinty also recently introduced cuts to frontline health care that threaten to close down many pharmacies, especially in rural and northern communities, and which will also increase wait times and out-of-pocket fees for much needed medication, Ontario seniors depend on.

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