The two opposing sides in the HST debate have to wait only one more day to find out which of them can breathe a sigh of relief.
Elections BC is expected to release the results of the HST referendum tomorrow, with proponents of the Yes and No sides eager to see how 52.6 per cent of registered voters cast their ballots.
Mike Jagger, co-chair of the Smart Tax Alliance, said he believes it will be a close vote but is “cautiously optimistic” that British Columbians have done the “right” thing.
“I’m hopeful that common sense would prevail over emotion,” Jagger said, adding the 12 per cent harmonized tax stimulates the economy and helps small businesses.
Meanwhile, Bill Vander Zalm, the former premier turned Fight HST organizer, said his confidence about the tax getting scrapped was never shaken.
“The working man and working woman would be very pleased because they’re going to save a lot of money, collectively at least $ 2 billion a year,” Vander Zalm said.
Local news from metronews.ca/vancouver
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