Think of buying a bike in Ontario!...wait !!!

[Boomer]

Ontario’s “Get Active” Tax Break Begins In December 2008
The Ontario government will exempt bicycles costing $1,000 or less, along with bicycle helmets and other related safety equipment, from retail sales tax (RST), effective December 1, 2007.
“By making bikes and their related safety gear a little more affordable, our RST exemption helps to promote a clean, efficient and healthy mode of transportation,” said Finance Minister Dwight Duncan. “Whether you’re biking with family for fun, commuting, competing or making deliveries, these savings will help Ontarians stretch their dollars toward healthier lifestyles.” Minister of Health Promotion.
   
(just in time for Christmas... )

[Romajest]

That's a step in the right direction if they truly want people to get out of their cars ... but it doesn't do much for those of us who cannot ride a bike for whatever reason.

But there again, it is only in Ontario, so it wouldn't help me anyway.

[Atticus]

I would love that except in the winters...brrrrr!

But it's a good initiative and hopefully, we'll follow suit to other countries who have
adopted the same cost-effective, environmental-friendly (and healthy) mode of transportation.

[Boomer]

That's a step in the right direction if they truly want people to get out of their cars ... but it doesn't do much for those of us who cannot ride a bike for whatever reason.

But there again, it is only in Ontario, so it wouldn't help me anyway.

It's typical....when one province starts something the others usually follows suit! I do believe Alberta has no sales tax......pppffftt!

 

[Bgypsy]

Romajest is in BC. But you are right, here in
Alberta there is no sales tax.

[Journeyon]

more info please... maybe a website?

I'm looking for a new bike 

[Journeyon]

http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/english/notices/rst/61.html

hey!!  if you don't want a bicycle, the exemption includes unicycles 

right up my alley 

[RawLove]

Cool, thanks for the info Boomer.  Now, if only they could take one of the streets that run from one end of the city to the other, each way north/ south & east/ west and make them bicycle only, we'll be all set.  I would love to ride my bike to work, but I don't feel safe riding beside all the heavy traffic.  Even the little bike lanes the city recently added to some streets are not much help.  They are too small in my opinion.

[Boomer]

Cool, thanks for the info Boomer.  Now, if only they could take one of the streets that run from one end of the city to the other, each way north/ south & east/ west and make them bicycle only, we'll be all set.  I would love to ride my bike to work, but I don't feel safe riding beside all the heavy traffic.  Even the little bike lanes the city recently added to some streets are not much help.  They are too small in my opinion.

 

Here's a site that will keep you posted on any new info on bike lanes etc.!!    http://biketoronto.ca/

[RawLove]

Cool, thanks for the info Boomer.  Now, if only they could take one of the streets that run from one end of the city to the other, each way north/ south & east/ west and make them bicycle only, we'll be all set.  I would love to ride my bike to work, but I don't feel safe riding beside all the heavy traffic.  Even the little bike lanes the city recently added to some streets are not much help.  They are too small in my opinion

Here's a site that will keep you posted on any new info on bike lanes etc.!!    http://biketoronto.ca/

Thanks Boomer, but I'm not in TO.  I do love it there though.