Canadian bikes: strong and (almost) free
Posted: December 3rd, 2007 by PinchieThose clever Canadians. Not only do our friends in the True North have socialized medicine; they also have socialized bicycle riding. Yesterday, provincial leaders in Toronto announced that any new bike priced under $1000 will be available tax free in Ontario.
British Columbia has already eliminated retail taxes on all bikes and bike accessories, and Alberta gives its citizens $300 toward the purchase of a new bike if they trade in their used cars.
Oh, Canada. We stand on our pedals for thee.


December 3rd, 2007 at 11:10 pm
[...] an effort to reduce the impact of transportation on global warming, several Canadian provinces have created incentives to encourage the purchase of bicycles. British Columbia has already eliminated retail taxes on all [...]