We had talked about going to BC to buy and new boat for when we move there in a couple of years. As for now,..I will be importing my boat from the US, and we will be staying in Alberta for the next 15 years. In my estimation that alone is over $160,000 over the next 15 years we will save on tax by living in Alberta...and $160,000 over the next 15 years that will not go into the BC govt pocket. And that is just for my wife and myself. I'm sure there are more of us out there.
On a plus side for Alberta we do not have any tax increases coming in the next 4 years as it stands right now,..even with this economy.
Good luck BC with all that you have going on right now.