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| Candidate | Brief Response | Full Response |
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| Bob Green Innes |
Maybe |
A responsible politician should deal with such matters in a practical way that makes sense from all points of view. It might seem that a Hamilton MPP should automatically promote Hamilton as a venue but in my view, we already have too much public sector presence in Hamilton. Given that the public sector usually pays no municipal taxes, it raises the question about long term benefit. Yes, wages are paid and local printers and restaurants supported, but if the City must do without tax revenue, then wouldn't it be better to seek private sector tenants? Would it be efficient for a Ministry to locate here temporarily but have to move out so a taxpaying company can move in? Don't forget that someone has to pay the taxes and if it's not a private business, then it must be the rest of us. |
| Mark Cripps |
Maybe |
I would love to see more office space of any nature in Hamilton. This is a great city to live, work and play. It is affordable and we need to find ways to encourage more business to realize the opportunities in Hamilton. |
| Paul Miller |
Maybe |
If elected, we would review department locations and how we can help boost Hamilton's local economy. New Democrats recognize that the current tax system is stacked against small business, which employs thousands of Ontarians and makes a significant contribution to our economy. Ontario's NDP will reduce the small business tax rate to 4 per cent in order to support these vital businesses. We'll also take the HST off essentials like heating and hydro to ease the squeeze on small business operations. |
| W. Peter Randall |
Yes |
One of the first and foremost mandates of the Province is to treat all parts of the province and all areas and citizens equitably. It is far too easy to congregate all provincial resources and offices around Toronto.
We need to stimulate the entire province and share the resources offices are needed In Hamilton, Windsor, Oshawa etc to share the wealth. Ironically, office space is even cheaper outside of Toronto so double bang for our buck.
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