Public payroll tax relief tilts James' promise for level playing field

VICTORIA — After weeks of speculation, Finance Minister Carole James this week announced relief from the new payroll tax for public service providers like schools and hospitals as well as many charities.
“The transition funding ensures public services will not be impacted,” said the ministry press release Wednesday. “This includes funding for colleges, universities, community-health and social-service providers, school districts and health authorities.”
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