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ID: | 1421 |
Title: | Tax Deduction of Veterinary Expenses |
Contact: |
Jonathan Lerner |
Sponsoring Riding: | 59018 - Nanaimo—Ladysmith |
Co-Sponsoring Ridings: | Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke |
Co-Sponsor: | |
Resolution Type: | NEW |
Submission Status: | |
Submission: | That veterinary bills and other pet care expenses be eligible for a federal non-refundable tax credit on the same basis as human medical bills and expenses. |
Rationale: | WHEREAS more than 60% of Canadian households have a pet and that number is growing; AND WHEREAS veterinary and other pet care costs have risen with inflation and are expected to keep climbing; https://www.rapsbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RAPS-Economic-Euthanasia.pdf https://www.cp24.com/news/it-is-astronomical-poll-says-three-in-five-canadians-believe-vet-bills-are-too-expensive-1.6160585?cache=304 https://angusreid.org/canada-pandemic-pets-veterinarians-insurance/ https://www.cahi-icsa.ca/service-fees |
Translation of Submission: | Que les factures vétérinaires et autres dépenses de soins pour animaux de compagnie soient admissibles à un crédit d'impôt fédéral non remboursable sur la même base que les factures et dépenses médicales humaines. Rationale: ATTENDU QUE plus de 60 % des ménages canadiens ont un animal de compagnie et que ce nombre est en croissance; ET ATTENDU QUE les coûts des soins vétérinaires et autres animaux de compagnie ont augmenté avec l'inflation et devraient continuer à grimper; https://www.rapsbc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RAPS-Economic-Euthanasia.pdf https://www.cp24.com/news/it-is-astronomical-poll-says-three-in-five-canadians-believe-vet-bills-are-too-expensive-1.6160585?cache=304 https://angusreid.org/canada-pandemic-pets-veterinarians-insurance/ https://www.cahi-icsa.ca/service-fees |
EDA Voted: | Yes |