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Originally Posted by Urban recluse
Why do we not see First Nations groups invest in downtown, namely Point Douglas? From the Louise Bridge to Main Street, there is plenty of potential to create a mixed-use community.
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It comes down to taxes. On reserve land they don't need to pay sales tax, consumption tax or property tax. If they are in a city they pay a fee for services in lieu of property tax similar to the CMHR. Also the end consumer might not pay the completely tax free pricing on a purchase but rather a price built with revenue that goes to the band instead of the government.
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Forgot to mention the war museum in my previous post. It is likely an attempt to score some on-going grants. Museums normally receive grants for different levels of government. Just hope the "museum" isn't essentially a glass case of the corner of the lobby entrance to their casino.