The Sask. Budget Adds Items To The PST

The first Saskatchewan budget of the Scott Moe goverment was tabled in the legislature yesterday. It does increase spending in areas like health and education, but it also adds new items to the PST that were previously exempt. Used vehicle sales over 5 thousand dollars, and appliances with the Energy Star sticker will now be subject to the 6% tax. As well, the SaskEnergy surcharge is increased to 5%, adding an average of 18 dollars a year to heating bills.