Quebec municipalities speaking out against vehicle registration tax
Municipalities are criticizing "prohibitive" administrative costs associated with the registration tax intended to finance public transport.
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Municipalities are criticizing "prohibitive" administrative costs associated with the registration tax intended to finance public transport.
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