Tax Free Incentives for Sport Equipment Purchases for Youth

WHEREAS local governments have identified and supported recreational and sport activities as a priority; AND WHEREAS combating obesity and inactivity among youth is an ongoing challenge; AND WHEREAS purchasing sport equipment for families with children is costly for families wishing to keep their children active; AND WHEREAS there is in place a receipt program for retailers to track the tax free status of clothing purchases for children under age 14: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities forward a letter to both the provincial and federal governments requesting tax free status for purchases of sport equipment and supplies for sport activities.