IATA: soaring Ontario fuel tax will hurt province's jobs and economy

The fuel tax already costs Ontario travelers and shippers over C$60 million annually. When fully implemented, the increase from C2.7 cents per liter to C6.7 cents per liter will add more than C$100 million per year to the cost of air transport in the province. According to the Hotel Association of Canada’s Annual Travel Survey, already 17% of Canadian travelers crossed the border for less expensive tickets last year. For Ontario, the figure was 23%. (www.avionews.com) 기타...