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And it may be at risk of closure.
Graham Todd runs the site and he says that a recent increase to his income tax bill could do the business in.
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Campsite owners like Todd are facing a tax rate hike to 50 per cent, from the 15 per cent they were accustomed to, explained Shane Devenish, executive director of the Canadian Camping and RV Council.
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Of the three campsites facing legal action, Devenish said two will close if they lose.
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One hope for campsite owners, however, is coming from the standing committee on finance.
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Central Okanagan-Nicola-Similkameen MP Dan Albas was part of the standing committee and listened to industry concerns.
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Albas said he believed the problem was arising from the fact these businesses are seasonal.
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Albas said while discussions are ongoing there is hope for changes to save the industry.
