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British Columbia sales tax referendum, 2011

HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) Referendum
Are you in favour of extinguishing the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) and reinstating the PST (Provincial Sales Tax) in conjunction with the GST (Goods and Services Tax)?
Location British Columbia
Date June 13, 2011 (2011-06-13)
Results
Votes  %
Yes 881,198 54.73%
No 728,927 45.27%
Valid votes 1,610,125 99.82%
Invalid or blank votes 2,977 0.18%
Total votes 1,613,102 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 3,063,170 52.66%
Website: Reports, Elections BC

A postal referendum on sales tax was held in British Columbia from June 13 to August 5, 2011, though Canada Post workers were locked out until June 27. Voters were asked whether the Harmonized Sales Tax should be retained or split back to the original Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and Goods & Services Tax (GST). If the majority of voters voted "Yes" to extinguish the HST, 7% PST would be reinstated and the combined tax rate would remain at 12%. If the majority of voters voted "No", the BC government would reduce the HST rate to 11% in 2012 and 10% in 2014.

The yes side passed with 54.73%.

Are you in favour of extinguishing the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) and reinstating the PST (Provincial Sales Tax) in conjunction with the GST (Goods and Services Tax)?


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