It was one of the more unusual and controversial items in the provincial government’s last budget.
The introduction of a so-called sugar tax on certain beverages had mixed reaction—gaining applause from certain health and dental organizations, and condemnation from the beverage association.
Finance Minister Siobhan Coady will discuss amendments to the province’s Revenue Administration Act regarding sugar-sweetened beverages this morning at 11 a.m. at Confederation Building.
VOCM News will be there.
