"a one per cent sales tax applied to existing HST/GST" is fine by me. The current HST doesn't apply to important stuff like basic groceries. And there is a tax rebate on the HST for those of lower incomes (I get this rebate throughout the year). Also, I certainly am not a spendthrift. Reckless consumerism is not my thing. So, let's get the city in order by taxing those with wealth who engage in reckless consumerism a bit more.