The Tax Plan is Working: In their Words
Economists, Academics and other Experts

Here's what economists, academics and other experts have said about the HST and Ontario's tax plan – or hear what Ontario businesses and industry leaders have to say.

Michael Smart, Effect of Sales Tax Reform

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Roger Martin, Dean, Rotman School of Management

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Don Drummond, TD Bank Financial Group

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Dr. Jack Mintz, Palmer Chair of Public Policy, University of Calgary

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Report: Changes Mean More Jobs For Ontario (November 4, 2009)

A report released today by economist and tax expert Jack Mintz states that a harmonized sales tax combined with Ontario's proposed corporate income tax cuts and other recent tax changes would significantly increase jobs, boost capital investment and lead to higher annual incomes for Ontarians.

Finn Poschmann, C.D. Howe Institute

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Businesses Are Passing Savings On To Consumers

A report by University of Toronto professor Michael Smart confirms that Ontario businesses are already passing on sales tax savings to Ontarians – at a much faster pace than estimated.

Changes Mean More Jobs For Ontario

Economist and tax expert Jack Mintz states that a harmonized sales tax combined with Ontario's corporate income tax rate reductions and other recent tax changes will significantly increase jobs, boost capital investment and lead to higher annual incomes for Ontarians.