couraging, is contrary to all traditional principles of taxation. And
because the taxes levied are only against certain artists it is unfair
and inequitable.

The solution to the problem is to exempt the Craftsman from the sales
and excise taxes under the regulaticns by creating a new class of ex-
emptions to craftsmen by means of a new sub-section. This new sub-
section could be added to section 2 (4) and could read as follows:
"Craitsmen who produce goods, the distinguishing feature of
which is that each piece is an original and distinctive article
of hand craftsmanship."

The craftsmen of Canada ask that the Government recognize their role
as artists; that it create an economic environment compatible with the
needs of the artist, and that there be recognized by law the inherent
differences between the aesthetic quality of the craftsman's original
product and the output of the manufacturer's impersonal machine.

All of which is respectfully submitted.
WHAT YOU CAN DO...

It is Suggested that craftsmen write to their Members of Parliament
seeking their support. The following draft may be helpful in composing
your own letter which should be sent off immediately.

Iwish to indicate my full support for 'The Brief dealing with the
Inequities Inherent in the Federal Sales and Excise Taxes as they
apply to Craftsmen', presented to the Federal Government on January
24th, 1969, by the Canadian Craftsmen's Association, the Canadian
Guild of Crafts, the Canadian Guild of Potters and L' Association
Professionnelle des Artisans du Quebec.

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