Manitoba is considering harmonizing the PST and the GST into one.
Supporters say the new tax, dubbed the HST for harmonized sales tax, would boost the economy.
Critics, however, say Manitobans will end up paying more for goods like gasoline and new homes and services, like haircuts.
Trindalee Haines, a customer at a Winnipeg hair salon, does not like the idea of a combined tax.
"I really think it's sad cuz it's going to affect everyone's bottom line, the salon, the customers.. I hope they don't go through with it," Haines said.
The tax would add thousands of dollars to the cost of new homes, said Mike Moore of the Manitoba Home Builder's Association.
"The average new home in manitoba in 2008 was $349,000. The additional cost would be $13, 672," he said.
"It would be disastrous."
The blended tax would mean less paperwork and processing for government and more savings for business, say supporters, like Colin Craig, Manitoba director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.
"... it's going to allow businesses to reduce their costs and become more competitive," said Craig.
Manitoba Finance Minister Greg Selinger says he is trying to weigh whether the HST would benefit Manitoba. At this point, he said the province would consider exempting some items.
"Would we want to tax children's clothing. Would we want to tax books? These are things that would have to be considered," Selinger said.
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island are the only provinces that do not combine the two taxes.
With a report from CTV's Marni Kagan
