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Perry repeats call for HST rebate on electricity

Published on December 16, 2012; Published on December 16, 2012

TIGNISH — Opposition Energy critic Hal Perry says the provincial government could help offset an 11.2 per cent increase in energy rates this coming spring by agreeing to rebate Islanders their harmonized sales tax on electricity.

Topics :: Maritime Electric

The HST is set to take affect April 1.

“As the lowest paid province in the country, Islanders cannot afford any further increases to the cost of living,” Perry insisted.

He repeated calls he made during the fall sitting of the legislature for Energy Minister Wes Sheridan to apply excess fees Maritime Electric collected from Islanders over the past two years to a rebate.

“Maritime Electric has indicated this $21 million in overcharges is to be returned to ratepayers,” said Perry. “If this is the case, then it is Sheridan’s responsibility to ensure these funds actually go back to Islanders and a rebate on the HST is an excellent way to do so.”

Arguing government had promised electricity would be HST-exempt, he said the rebate would be a means for government to maintain its commitment.

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UPWESTER

- December 18, 2012 at 12:32:32

“Maritime Electric has indicated this $21 million in overcharges is to be returned to ratepayers,” said Perry. “If this is the case, then it is Sheridan’s responsibility to ensure these funds actually go back to Islanders and a rebate on the HST is an excellent way to do so.”.. A rebate on HST is not returning the $21 Million in overcharges, it is simply letting Maritime Electric off the hook. Any rebate on HST will come at the cost of Island taxpayers, not Maritime Electric. Don't confuse the two.The $21 Million is owed by Maritime Electric for overbilling and needs to be returned to us. The HST rebate is up to the provincial government, which is the taxpayer. You need to think this through.

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don

- December 17, 2012 at 12:00:30

never happen dizzy has plans for the extra money. he needs to donate a few more million to his friends. and the best part is he can not prove otherwise.

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Billy

- December 17, 2012 at 10:03:51

If your home is heated by electricity, then, as promised and in other provinces, there should be a rebate. However, if your home is heated by oil then why would you get a rebate on electicity also? It is not diffcult to determine if a home is heated by electrcity or oil.

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John W.A.Curtis

- December 17, 2012 at 08:51:46

Electricity should be exempt from HST. HST revenue will be used to pay 450 million dollar pension shortfall for teachers and civil service. let the pension fund go bankrupt

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- PCFred
  
  - December 17, 2012 at 13:47:52
  
  And the heads sure gonna spin when they change that gst center to the hst centre. Sure, we got Elton John and Jim Melloncamp, but at what cost?

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