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  2. Goods and services tax (Canada) - Wikipedia

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    The goods and services tax[ 1] ( GST; French: Taxe sur les produits et services) is a value added tax introduced in Canada on January 1, 1991, by the government of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. The GST, which is administered by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), replaced a previous hidden 13.5% manufacturers' sales tax (MST).

  3. Sales tax - Wikipedia

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    A sales tax is a tax paid to a governing body for the sales of certain goods and services. Usually laws allow the seller to collect funds for the tax from the consumer at the point of purchase. When a tax on goods or services is paid to a governing body directly by a consumer, it is usually called a use tax. Often laws provide for the exemption ...

  4. Equalization payments in Canada - Wikipedia

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    Canada Assistance Plan. v. t. e. In Canada, the federal government makes equalization payments to provincial governments of lesser fiscal capacity so that "reasonably comparable" levels of public services can be provided at similar levels of taxation. [ 1] Equalization payments are entrenched in the Constitution Act of 1982, subsection 36 (2).

  5. Sales taxes in Canada - Wikipedia

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    In Canada, there are two types of sales taxes levied. These are : Provincial sales taxes ( PST ), levied by the provinces. Goods and services tax ( GST )/ harmonized sales tax ( HST ), a value-added tax levied by the federal government. The GST applies nationally.

  6. Taxation in Canada - Wikipedia

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    Legislation. Under the Constitution Act, 1867, taxation powers are vested in the Parliament of Canada under s. 91 (3) for: 3. The raising of Money by any Mode or System of Taxation. The provincial legislatures have a more restricted authority under ss. 92 (2) and 92 (9) for: 2. Direct Taxation within the Province in order to the raising of a ...

  7. Incentives for Olympic medalists by country - Wikipedia

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    Austria. $21,986. $15,390. 2021: As a reward for their achievements, the gold medal winners receive Philharmonic coins worth €17,000. Silver medalists received €13,000, bronze medalists received €11,000 each. 2024: As a reward for their achievements, the gold medal winners receive Philharmonic coins worth €20,000.

  8. Zazzle - Wikipedia

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    Zazzle is an American online marketplace that allows designers and customers to create their own products with independent manufacturers (clothing, posters, etc.), as well as use images from participating companies. Zazzle has partnered with many brands to amass a collection of digital images from companies like Disney, Warner Brothers and NCAA ...

  9. Cost of the Olympic Games - Wikipedia

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    The current highest cost of hosting the Olympic Games was the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Games, costing approximately US$11.1 billion. In order to meet the requirements set out by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), [4] the Rio de Janeiro council had to invest heavily in building the necessary facilities/venues, and an entirely new subway line.