Move Up the HST to GSTPST Transition Deadline

WHEREAS the implementation of the HST has negatively affected many businesses, notably small businesses and the hospitality industry; AND WHEREAS in August 2011 the people of British Columbia voted to eliminate the HST: THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that UBCM urge the provincial government to move up the HST to GSTPST transition date from March 31, 2013 to an earlier date.