Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Progress on HST talks with aboriginal leaders


Nishnawbe Aski Grand Chief Stan Beardy says he's encouraged a solution may be reached in the HST point of sale controversy.

Beardy's comment comes in the wake of a meeting Monday between Ontario First Nations and the federal and provincial governments.


Beardy says both levesl of government have come a long way and is confident the point of sale exemption will continue for Natives when the HST comes into effect July first.