GST

Business

‘Not that much of a deal’: Shoppers, businesses lukewarm on GST holiday

As a two-month break from the federal GST took effect Saturday, shoppers and businesses expressed lukewarm support for the measure.…

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Business

As GST break approaches, small businesses prepare for a tax holiday headache

With only 24 hours left until the federal government’s GST holiday kicks in, small retailers say they’re preparing as best…

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Nova Scotia

Premier Tim Houston weighs in on GST holiday, property taxes for wildfire victims, MLA pay

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston held a meeting with members of the Province House press gallery on Tuesday, marking his…

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Politics

Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons

The House of Commons recently passed a significant piece of legislation that will eliminate the federal sales tax for a…

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Politics

Liberals’ promise of GST break, $250 cheques in jeopardy as opponents demand costly changes

The Liberal government’s plan to deliver on its promise of a GST holiday and $250 cheques for some Canadians is…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. political parties take differing views on federal government’s GST holiday

After the recent announcement of a federal GST holiday on certain consumer items, residents of Nova Scotia are eagerly awaiting…

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Business

What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried

After the federal government announced on Thursday that it would introduce a holiday season tax break on some goods, some Canadians welcomed the move, while others said they saw…

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Canada

Trudeau government to announce GST vacation on certain items before Christmas

The Liberal government and the NDP have come to an agreement to implement a two-month GST holiday on specific items…

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Politics

Jagmeet Singh pledges to cut GST from essentials like groceries, heating and kids’ clothing

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh Promises to Remove GST from Daily Essentials During a recent speech at the Canadian Club in…

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Politics

Poilievre pledges to remove GST from purchase of new homes sold for under $1M

Politics·New Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging to eliminate the GST on new homes sold for under $1 million if…

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