Liberals say they will eliminate the provincial sales tax for one year if they are voted into power in the Oct. 24 provincial election. In May, Wilkinson pushed for a temporary suspension of the PST and the employers' health tax as a way to stimulate the economy during COVID-19. "The lower your income, the more you have to spend on provincial sales tax. Wilkinson made his announcement in Richmond, B.C., at the same time NDP Leader John Horgan was holding a press conference in Victoria. The sales tax brought in an estimated $7.6 billion in revenue last fiscal year, according to the province.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2020 15:41 UTC