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‘It’s a scheme’: Mixed feelings from N.S. shoppers, retailers about HST holidayProvinces with a harmonized provincial and federal sales tax -- such as Nova Scotia -- will see the full HST waived on certain items.ConsumerDec 16, 2024
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Canada’s ‘tax holiday’ begins. Here’s what to expectThe 'tax holiday' announced by the federal government is now in effect until Feb. 14, 2025, with various toys, clothing and other items exempt.CanadaDec 14, 2024
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Nova Scotia will drop HST to 14%, Houston says amid early election speculationNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his party will reduce HST in the province next year, dropping to nine per cent from 10 per cent.MoneyOct 23, 2024
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GST, HST on Ottawa’s carbon price could raise $5B over next 7 years: budget watchdogThe revenue from the carbon price itself is required by law to be returned to households and businesses through rebates and granting programs.CanadaFeb 22, 2024
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N.B. surplus hits $1 billion as province touts strong fiscal managementThe results come on the back of higher-than-expected population growth and a windfall of personal and corporate income tax revenues.PoliticsSep 27, 2023
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N.B. finance minister defends revenue projectionsFinance Minister Ernie Steeves has faced criticism over the revenue projections found in last month's budget, with some saying they are overly conservative.CanadaApr 11, 2023
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N.B. premier declares revenue from record gas prices will go back to publicWhether a rebate program is put in place depends on if sales tax revenue on gasoline purchases rises above the levels forecasted in March's budget.PoliticsMay 12, 2022
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Ontario Liberals pledge to remove provincial part of HST on prepared food under $20The Ontario Liberals say they are promising to remove the provincial portion of HST on all prepared food under $20, if elected in June.CanadaApr 29, 2022
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As Canada’s federal and provincial budgets swell, sales-tax increases may followFiscal 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.MoneyApr 22, 2021
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Cannabis makes the case for sales tax-inclusive pricingWhy doesn’t every Canadian retailer put the full price, including sales taxes, on price tags?CommentaryDec 1, 2018
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