Enjoy the GST break on those Christmas gifts, kids — you’ll still be paying it back long after Justin Trudeau is gone
Canadians repeatedly tell pollsters that the high cost of living is a top priority, and Justin Trudeau is spending some of their money to show he's listening, Tonda MacCharles writes.
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Justin Trudeau’s holiday tax break spectacle shows how stuck Parliament is
Thursday’s announcement was meant to plunk a sack full of nice things in front of Canadians, with a gift tag that read ‘LOVE, THE LIBERALS’ on it, while dangling an anvil stamped ‘MEAN OTHER PARTIES’
Trudeau asked about impact GST break could have on provincial budgets
When asked about the impact his recently announced affordability measures could have on provincial budgets, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he expects his provincial counterparts to recognize the financial challenges Canadians are experiencing.
GST holiday: How B.C. residents get the short end of the stick with Trudeau's tax break
The holiday relief from federal sales tax, announced Thursday, applies to the GST or HST on grocery items, restaurant meals, some alcoholic beverages, children’s clothing and toys, print newspapers and Christmas trees from Dec. 14 to Feb. 15. The tax break is expected to save Canadians about $1.6 billion over two months.
Trudeau announces temporary GST break on some items including some groceries, beer
Starting Dec. 14, the government will enact a two-month exemption period on GST from all groceries, sit-down and take-out restaurant meals, beer and wine, children’s clothing and toys and diapers. As well, Canadians who earned up to $150,000 in 2023 will also receive a $250 cheque sometime in April.
‘$250 what’s that? That’s nothing,’ Canadians have mixed reactions to Trudeau’s $250 rebate and GST tax break
Canadians are reacting to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promise to provide $250 rebate cheques to Ontario taxpayers .
Trudeau, Freeland announce two-month GST break on some items over holidays
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announce the government is planning a two-month GST break on some items for the holidays and will send $250 cheques to some Canadians in the spring.
Temporary GST break gets mixed reaction from Manitoba businesses
Manitoba business owners are gearing up for a temporary federal tax break this holiday season, and while some welcome it, ...
‘GST holiday’ for all, $250 cheques for some: What Ottawa is promising
The federal government says Canadians will get a 'GST holiday' on groceries this holiday season, while those making under ...
Minister calls GST holiday, $250 cheques for 18 million Canadians 'a targeted approach'
Women and Gender Equality and Youth Minister Marci Ien is calling the federal government's proposed GST holiday and $250 ...
Retailers to benefit from GST break, but logistical headaches may be ahead, say industry observers
The sales-tax break comes at a key time for retailers during the busy holiday shopping period, and the typically slower time ...
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Liberals to offer GST break on toys, restaurant meals but need help to pass it
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are seeking to temporarily take the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for ...
Posthaste: What tax break on GST could mean for Bank of Canada 50 bps rate cut
Brown cited former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz who reckoned that $5 billion added to the deficit stimulated ...