Bill C-572

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C-572

Second Session, Thirty-ninth Parliament,

56-57 Elizabeth II, 2007-2008

HOUSE OF COMMONS OF CANADA

BILL C-572

An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (no GST on bicycles, adult tricycles and related goods and services)

first reading, June 19, 2008

Ms. Murray

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SUMMARY

This enactment amends the Excise Tax Act to eliminate the goods and services tax on the sale of bicycles and adult tricycles and on related goods and services.

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2nd Session, 39th Parliament,

56-57 Elizabeth II, 2007-2008

house of commons of canada

BILL C-572

An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (no GST on bicycles, adult tricycles and related goods and services)

R.S., c. E-15

Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

1. Schedule VI to the Excise Tax Act is amended by adding the following after Part X:

PART XI

BICYCLES, ADULT TRICYCLES AND RELATED GOODS AND SERVICES

1. A supply of:

(a) non-motorized bicycles;

(b) non-motorized tricycles each wheel of which has a diameter of 350 mm or more;

(i) equipped with pedals or hand cranks for propelling the cycle by muscular power,

(ii) equipped with a motor with a continuous power output rating of not more than 500 watts, capable of propelling the cycle no faster than 32 km/h on level ground without pedalling,

(iii) that are equipped with a mechanism that prevents the motor from turning on or engaging until the cycle reaches a speed of 3 km/h,

(iv) equipped with wheels that each have a diameter of 350 mm or more, and

(v) not equipped with a combustion engine;

(d) kits for converting non-motorized bicycles or tricycles into cycles described in paragraph (c);

(e) one- or two-wheeled bicycle trailers designed to carry one or more children;

(f) bicycle racks; or

(g) bicycle panniers.

2. A supply of any parts that are essential to the basic functioning of a bicycle or tricycle referred to in item 1, including

(a) frame and fork sets;

(b) handlebar stems, tape, grips and end plugs;

(d) seats, fenders and shock absorbers;

(e) pedal, chain and gear and chain guard assemblies; and

(f) battery packs for electric power-assisted bicycles and tricycles.

3. A supply of safety equipment, including

(a) lighting assemblies for bicycles or tricycles, including generators, batteries for lights, bulbs and reflectors;

(b) helmets; and

4. A supply of a service of any necessary maintenance to a bicycle or tricycle referred to in item 1, including

(a) a tune-up;

(b) an overhaul;

(d) inspection and cleaning of the frame and fork;

(e) replacement of a broken pedal;

(f) a safety check; and

(g) the repair, installation or assembly of parts referred to in item 2 and or safety equipment referred to in item 3.

5. A supply of a service of safe-cycling lessons.

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BICYCLES, ADULT TRICYCLES AND RELATED GOODS AND SERVICES