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- Budget Measures Act, 2005 (No.2), Technical Amendments to Motor Fuels, Tobacco and Land Taxes Statutes
The Budget Measures Act, 2005 (No.2) (c.31, S.O. 2005) which received Royal Assent on December 15, 2005 includes technical amendments to the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act and the Electricity Act, 1998 as it relates to the gross revenue charge. These technical amendments will improve administrative effectiveness, maintain the integrity and equity of the tax system and enhance legislative clarity.
- Budget Measures Act, 2006 (No. 2), Overview of Amendments to the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act and Provincial Land Tax Act
On December 20, 2006, the Budget Measures Act, 2006 (No. 2), received Royal Assent (c. 33, S.O. 2006). This statute includes amendments to the Fuel Tax Act, Gasoline Tax Act, Land Transfer Tax Act, Tobacco Tax Act and the replacement of the Provincial Land Tax Act with the Provincial Land Tax Act, 2006.
- Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2008 (No.2) - 2008 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review
On November 27, 2008, the Budget Measures and Interim Appropriation Act, 2008 (No.2) received Royal Assent. This statute includes amendments to the Fuel Tax Act and Tobacco Tax Act.
- Budget Measures and Interim Appropriations Act, 2007 - Overview of the 2007 Ontario Budget
On May 17, 2007, the Budget Measures and Interim Appropriations Act, 2007 received Royal Assent. This statute includes amendments to the Tobacco Tax Act. In addition, measures relating to the Fuel Tax Act were announced in the 2007 Ontario budget.
- Ministry of Revenue Inspectors
Starting late April, 2006, Revenue Inspectors will begin focussing on retail tobacco outlets. Revenue Inspectors will continue to be in uniform and driving marked enforcement vehicles. The inspections will have enforcement and audit components. Revenue Inspectors are empowered to lay charges, assess penalties and seize illicit tobacco, which is subject to forfeiture.