Trudeau Suspends Sales Tax, Offers Canadians Checks Ahead of Election
Trudeau Suspends Sales Tax, Offers Canadians Checks Ahead of Election
The Facts
The temporary GST break, which will reportedly cost CA$1.6B ($1.14B) on its own, will be in effect between Dec. 14 and Feb. 14. The one-time check, which will go out to an estimated 18.7M Canadians, will be sent in the spring.
The tax break will cover meals, salads, snacks, and alcohol (beer, wine, and cider); restaurant meals, including dine-in, takeout, and delivery; children's clothing, footwear, diapers, toys; books, puzzles, print newspapers; and holiday items like Christmas trees.
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