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Feb 25, 12, 4:08 pm
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/canada/b-c-lauded-for-eliminating-jet-fuel-tax-195587.html
VICTORIA—One of the goodies in B.C.’s recent budget was the elimination of the provincial aviation fuel tax on international flights, effective April 1.
The move has been welcomed both by airline carriers and the Canadian Airport Council (CAC), which said it will stimulate international air capacity and give travellers more choice.
“B.C.’s move recognizes the importance of Canada’s tourism sector to the Canadian economy, the role of aviation for Canada’s inbound tourism, and the stimulatory effect of reducing the fiscal burden on our interconnected sectors,” said CAC vice chair Tom Ruth.
According to a B.C. government press release, the elimination of the tax will save airlines $12 million in 2012/2013 and increase flights, giving the province greater trade access to foreign markets and increasing its competitiveness
VICTORIA—One of the goodies in B.C.’s recent budget was the elimination of the provincial aviation fuel tax on international flights, effective April 1.
The move has been welcomed both by airline carriers and the Canadian Airport Council (CAC), which said it will stimulate international air capacity and give travellers more choice.
“B.C.’s move recognizes the importance of Canada’s tourism sector to the Canadian economy, the role of aviation for Canada’s inbound tourism, and the stimulatory effect of reducing the fiscal burden on our interconnected sectors,” said CAC vice chair Tom Ruth.
According to a B.C. government press release, the elimination of the tax will save airlines $12 million in 2012/2013 and increase flights, giving the province greater trade access to foreign markets and increasing its competitiveness