Sunday, October 02, 2005

SAY NO TO 30% SURTAX ON BICYCLES!

The Canadian Minister of Finance is considering whether to add a third layer of import duty to protect Canadian producers of low-end bicycles who primarily supply cheap bikes for mass market retailers. Currently there is a 13% duty on imported bicycles plus another 5-50% on bicycles made in China and Taiwan (anti-dumping duty). >> Join the fight to keep the prices of bicycles down, encourage alternative transportation, fight childhood obesity, and reduce greenhouse gases by signing the PETITION at Kamikaze. >> You can also download the PROTEST LETTER and send it to Mr. Ralph Goodale, the Minister of Finance and your local Member of Parliament. >> Find your local MP's address and contact information HERE