Councillor says sales tax could pay for subway extension

By News Staff

Posted February 24, 2012 6:29 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Coun. Norm Kelly suggested raising the HST by 0.5 per cent. It’s estimated that would bring in $250 million a year.

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