Tax Holiday

• 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

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• Will ‘tax holiday’ spur more Canadians to spend? Why some stores doubt it

  The federal government’s temporary “tax holiday” could deliver narrow savings for consumers, but some small businesses are unconvinced they’ll see any benefits.

  Canada

  Dec 13
  
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• ‘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
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• Fate of $250 cheques uncertain as Freeland laments lack of support

  The NDP called for the proposed Working Canadian Rebate cheques to include more Canadians, including seniors and those unable to work last year.

  Canada

  Nov 29
• 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
• ‘Step up’: Freeland urges provinces to follow Ottawa on tax ‘holiday’

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday called on provinces to 'step up' and get on board with the Liberals' plan to grant a tax holiday on some items for two months.

  Money

  Nov 25
• Will the Liberals’ ‘tax holiday’ pay political dividends? What it signals

  Here's how the Liberal affordability measures announced Thursday could signal about the party's standing in the eyes of voters and the wider Canadian economy.

  Politics

  Nov 21