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BC has (or rather will return to) a variable sales tax that floats around 7% normally. There is also a 5% GST everywhere in Canada. (Like a VAT)

Correct on MSP (Medical Services Plan). Personally, I'd love to abolish this and roll it into general revenues. It's a nightmare.

Sales tax is not a 'marginal' tax, and is certainly not unique to BC.

No, it's not a marginal tax, I was just referring to the fact that total tax burden has to include more than just income tax.

ok, the highest marginal tax rate for a $65K gross salary is ~30%. Everyone gets the first ~10K tax-free, then it's ~20% (in BC) off the next ~$40K, then ~30% off the next ~$40K. Only the last ~$15K gets taxed at 30%, and you can easily reduce that to zero with available legal tax-shelters/deductions/credits.

BC health premiums are $65/month for a single person. Sales tax is a consumption tax and not really relevant.