Canada is Retarded

**tucker01** · 04-07-2004, 11:14 AM

In my hopes to try and save money by ordering from the US, we get hit with Duty Charges. One of the exemptions is Bulk Groceries, however upon further looking Protein isolate is Taxable

http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/E/pub/gl/p-240/p-240-e.html

Example #1 - Protein Isolate and Phosphate Compound
Facts
1. Protein Isolate and Phosphate Compound is a powdered combination of protein isolates and phosphate compounds.

2. The product comes in strawberry, vanilla and chocolate flavours.

3. The product is labelled, marketed and promoted as a bodybuilding dietary enhancement.

4. Product literature states that the product provides additional energy to muscle tissue to enhance the building of muscle mass.

5. The product label states that for best results mix 125 mL (½ cup) of Protein Isolate Phosphate Compound with 500 mL of milk and consume 30 minutes before a workout. The resulting mixture has an appearance, texture and taste similar to that of a milkshake.

6. The product label advises consumers to consult their medical practitioner prior to use of the product.

7. The product is supplied in health food stores as well as in traditional food outlets.

Decision
All supplies of Protein Isolate and Phosphate Compound are taxable at 7% GST (or 15% HST as applicable) pursuant to section 165 of the ETA.

Rationale
Protein Isolate and Phosphate Compound is not considered to be an ingredient to a beverage and, therefore, is not zero-rated under section 1 of Part III of Schedule VI to the ETA.

The fact that Protein Isolate and Phosphate Compound is mixed with milk and ingested into the body by drinking, does not mean that it is an ingredient used in the preparation of a beverage; rather, it is added to milk as a means of ingestion.

Protein Isolate and Phosphate Compound is labelled, packaged and marketed as a dietary supplement to enhance a consumer's bodybuilding. It is consumed primarily by particular individuals because of its purported physiological effects as a protein supplement and muscle-builder. Although the final product may have a pleasant taste, an average consumer would not purchase this product as a food or beverage.

Fucking Socialist Country!!!

**Jodi** · 04-07-2004, 11:47 AM

Sorry to hear that.

So I gather its not considered a food?

**tucker01** · 04-07-2004, 11:49 AM

No a "dietary supplement to enhance a consumer's bodybuilding" not consumed by the average person.

Ignore me, I am just frustrated. Venting

I am sick of getting raped by our government

**Jodi** · 04-07-2004, 11:52 AM

Well technically it is considered a supplement

**Dale Mabry** · 04-07-2004, 12:05 PM

You have no right to bitch, you can bitch when you have to pay for your own medical bills.

**Eggs** · 04-07-2004, 12:11 PM

Thats kind of sill I have to agree Iain... what happens if only a few people at fish, or steak? Does that make it taxable because its not consumed by most people?

It sounds silly... but what makes whey any more of a supplement than any other food? Because its processed? Oh, no more than lots of other food for sure.

Whey accomplishes nothing that any other protein rich food cannot accomplish, it just doesnt it efficiently so has been picked up by the sport of bodybuilding.

The real problem lies in the fact that politicians are generally out of shape and biased in their opinion. I think this problem would be easily solved if more lifters inclined to roid rage purchased firearms

**tucker01** · 04-07-2004, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by Jodi
Well technically it is considered a supplement

Smart Ass

**tucker01** · 04-07-2004, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by Dale Mabry
You have no right to bitch, you can bitch when you have to pay for your own medical bills.

Ohh I pay, wanna take a look at my taxes

Let alone the hidden taxes in our Gas, and Booze

**Dale Mabry** · 04-07-2004, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by IainDaniel
Let alone the hidden taxes in our Gas, and Booze

Well, then I have been paying for your healthcare since 1994 as well my friend. I know the Canadian tax on beer oh so well.

**tucker01** · 04-07-2004, 12:44 PM

Yeah but you americans should pay a premium to get non watered down beer

**PreMier** · 04-07-2004, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by IainDaniel
No a "dietary supplement to enhance a consumer's bodybuilding" not consumed by the average person.

Ignore me, I am just frustrated. Venting

I am sick of getting raped by our government

I have a plan.... PM coming your way.

**Crono1000** · 04-07-2004, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Dale Mabry
You have no right to bitch, you can bitch when you have to pay for your own medical bills.

**BUSTINOUT** · 04-07-2004, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by Dale Mabry
You have no right to bitch, you can bitch when you have to pay for your own medical bills.

Oh hell no. I'd bitch the way it is...free=crap for health care. Just got off the phone with a friend in Canada whose mom just went in with with they think was a heart attack. Initially they told her it would be a 13 hr wait. They can keep "free".

**BUSTINOUT** · 04-07-2004, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by PreMier
I have a plan.... PM coming your way.

I smell remailer. lol

**BUSTINOUT** · 04-07-2004, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by IainDaniel
Let alone the hidden taxes in our Gas, and Booze

Amen to that...a damn $7.00 6 pack of Maudite ended up costing me $10.00. lol

**Dale Mabry** · 04-07-2004, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by BUSTINOUT
Amen to that...a damn $7.00 6 pack of Maudite ended up costing me $10.00. lol

Mmmmmmmmmmm, Maudite. Give me liberty, or give me a La Fin Du Monde.

**BUSTINOUT** · 04-07-2004, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by Dale Mabry
Mmmmmmmmmmm, Maudite. Give me liberty, or give me a La Fin Du Monde.

I'll take that 9-10% stuff any day. lol

**tucker01** · 04-07-2004, 08:38 PM

Yep $40 for a 24, f'n rediculious

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