Further, incomes from some of the transfers are under-reported in the survey. Hence total expenditures on each program may not correspond with actual expenditures. Statistics Canada data does not report Canada and Quebec pension plan benefits separately. No fees or honoraria were paid by the government. Under the GST, only the largest 1 per cent of businesses must be monthly filers.
Small businesses have, of course, much more flexible filing requirements.
The filing periods for the GST are quite comparable to those in other countries. The questions enumerated by the parliamentary secretary have been answered.