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Ottawa, September 25, 2006
2006-049

Notice of Ways and Means Motion Tabled

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The Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today tabled in the House of Commons a Notice of Ways and Means Motion proposing amendments to the Excise Tax Act that would eliminate the goods and services tax Visitor Rebate Program effective April 1, 2007.

The Notice of Ways and Means Motion and a schedule containing further information are attached. References in the schedule to "Announcement Date" should be read as references to today’s date.

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Eric Richer
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance
613-996-7861
David Gamble
Media Relations
Department of Finance
613-996-8080

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Last Updated: 2006-09-28

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