Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact two-month GST holiday

Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons
The House of Commons has passed legislation that will remove the federal sale tax for two months from a range of items, including childrens' toys, books, restaurant meals and takeout, as well as beer and wine.
Liberals, with NDP support, pass two-month GST break for consumers
The Conservatives and Bloc Québécois dismissed the policy as a gimmick and voted against the measure, which is expected to cost $1.6-billion
GST holiday to pass in House of Commons despite Conservatives, Bloc voting against
OTTAWA — The government’s proposed two-month GST/HST holiday is expected to be adopted in the House of Commons on Thursday despite opposition from Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois.
Liberals table a GST holiday bill, $250 rebate cheques punted for now
The Liberal government has introduced a bill that would bring in a promised GST holiday starting next month — but it doesn't include the government's proposal to send $250 rebate cheques to certain Canadians.
Liberals, NDP expected to pass GST holiday in House of Commons today
Legislation to create a two-month-long GST holiday is expected to pass today. The bill was introduced on behalf of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon, with the help of the NDP to at least temporarily stop debate on a Conservative filibuster.
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The GST holiday could start on Dec. 14 in Canada
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Excited about a two-month GST relief? Small businesses aren't — here's why
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GST holiday will be a ‘nightmare’ say small business owners
Small business owners say the federal government's plan for a two-month GST holiday will not only be a huge headache but will ...
Trudeau’s 2-month GST break is proving to be a 'nightmare' for some small businesses
The federal government’s decision to temporarily eliminate the GST on some goods is meant to give Canadians who are ...
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Implementing GST break for 2 months proving to be a ‘nightmare’ for businesses
Canadian businesses are about two weeks away from having to scrap some of the tax they charge customers, but many have ...
GST break could be a 'nightmare' for businesses
Since the federal government announced it will waive the GST on some toys, takeout meals and other goods sold between Dec. 14 ...
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GST rates must be increased to boost revenue kitty, need for compensation will go down, says former CEA
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