N.W.T. planning tax on soda pop for 2018 – CBC

The aim of the tax is to reduce obesity and diabetes in the territory, says finance minister

Feb 06, 2017

Soda pop in the Northwest Territories may soon become a little more expensive thanks to a proposed territorial government initiative to tax sugary drinks.

In his budget speech on Wednesday Finance Minister Robert C. McLeod said a sugary drinks tax is being considered as a way to discourage consumption and cut down on obesity and diabetes in the territory.

“While our intention is to introduce a sugary drink tax in 2018-19, we will take the time during the upcoming fiscal year to ensure our approach is as effective as possible,” McLeod said.

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