BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson confirmed today that he is planning to give real estate speculators a $185 million tax break by eliminating the Speculation and Vacancy Tax if he is elected premier. BC Liberal MLA Jane Thornthwaite promoted Wilkinson’s …
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