GST Holiday

• ‘Tax holiday’ could become a ‘hot mess’ for businesses, CFIB warns

  The legislation is set to go into effect on Saturday, removing the goods and services or harmonized sales tax from dozens of items, including certain groceries.

  Canada

  Dec 9
  
• ‘Tax holiday’: From Christmas trees to Pokémon cards, what it includes

  Starting next month, Canadians could get a temporary 'tax holiday' on dozens of items as a Liberal bill inches closer to becoming law.

  Canada

  Nov 29
  
• Advertisement
• ‘Tax holiday’ bill moves closer to becoming law after passed by MPs

  The Liberals' GST holiday bill is one step closer to becoming law after it was passed by a majority of the House of Commons late Thursday night. 

  Canada

  Nov 29
• Advertisement
• 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 also cost them thousands of dollars.

  Consumer

  Nov 28
• ‘Tax holiday’ bill up for House of Commons vote. What to expect

  The legislation, which was tabled on Wednesday, calls for a two-month break on the goods and services tax or harmonized sales tax on dozens of items.

  Canada

  Nov 28
• Liberals’ ‘tax holiday’ bill put forward without $250 cheques

  There is growing pressure on the federal government to expand eligibility for its new $250 rebate plan that was announced last week alongside a 'tax holiday' for Canadians.

  Canada

  Nov 27
• Will Canada’s tax ‘holiday’ create a ‘mess’ for businesses? Some say yes

  Canadian businesses are warning preparations for the expected 'holiday' on GST and HST are creating a 'mess,' while some groups say they're being left out by a planned rebate.

  Canada

  Nov 25
• Manitoba experts weigh federal GST holiday plans

  The federal government is planning a 'GST holiday' -- a two-month federal sales tax break on a slew of items.

  Politics

  Nov 22
• Advertisement
• GST relief announcement generates mixed reaction in B.C.

  "Will it have a big impact, no it won't, will it have a little impact, yes it will," Ian Tostenston with the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association told Global News.

  Economy

  Nov 21