Provincial Sales Tax on Used Item Sales

Whereas the Provincial Sales Tax is already applied at the time of purchase to applicable new items, used items sold at thrift shops and a selection of used items sold through private sales; And whereas the re-use of items helps alleviate emission levels, landfill pressures and provides options for addressing the rising cost of living: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the Province to not extend the application of the Provincial Sales Tax beyond current items or practices.