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• Canada’s ‘tax holiday’ begins. Here’s what to expect

  The 'tax holiday' announced by the federal government is now in effect until Feb. 14, 2025, with various toys, clothing and other items exempt.

  Canada

  Dec 14
  
• ‘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 $150,000 annually will also be getting a cheque.

  Canada

  Nov 21
  
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• GST, HST on Ottawa’s carbon price could raise $5B over next 7 years: budget watchdog

  The revenue from the carbon price itself is required by law to be returned to households and businesses through rebates and granting programs.

  Canada

  Feb 22
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• Bill that removes GST from rental builds, amends Competition Act set to become law

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the legislation this fall in response to growing concerns about housing and affordability in the country.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2023
• Ottawa axing GST on new rental apartment builds: ‘The right time’

  The federal government is removing the GST on all new apartment constructions in an effort to ease the financial burden on builders amid high interest rates.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2023
• Vernon, B.C. store owner calls for stricter penalties against illegal cigarette dealers

  The loss of sales however doesn’t just hurt convenience stores. Illicit trade takes millions of dollars away in provincial tax revenue that support B.C. social programs.

  Crime

  Feb 2, 2023
• Trudeau to unveil new affordability plan during Liberal caucus retreat

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will unveil the full details of a plan to try and take some of the sting out of inflation for Canadians feeling it the most.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2022
• As Canada’s federal and provincial budgets swell, sales-tax increases may follow

  Fiscal woes may force Ottawa and some provinces to increase taxes after the pandemic — and the obvious move would be an increase in sales taxes, two economists say.

  Money

  Apr 22, 2021
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• Reality check: The Liberals and NDP haven’t proposed a GST hike

  The Tory leader is claiming a Liberal-NDP coalition would hike the GST to 7.5 per cent — although neither of those parties has ever mentioned raising the tax.

  Politics

  Oct 18, 2019
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• Tax deduction reason behind Whiteout donation discrepancy

  Economic Development Winnipeg says taxes are the reason why a full $75,000 was not donated to the United Way after Friday's Whiteout party.

  Consumer

  Apr 15, 2019