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GST holiday flops: Majority says it's not much help, 'purely electoral,' as Liberal popularity drops

Summary by National Post

Only one in five respondents said the tax holiday and a promised $250 cheque were 'good measures' that will help people 'cope with inflation'

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Barrie Today

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The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government's upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they're saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure of a deal and hurting their bottom line.

3 months ago·Barrie, Canada

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TVA Nouvelles

GST vacation: overtime and expenses for businesses

The goods and services tax holiday will take effect on December 14 and the countdown is on for retailers.

3 months ago·Montreal, Canada

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Toronto Sun

HOLIDAY GST EXEMPTION: Three-quarters of Canadians not buying into tax gimmick

A poll by Leger/Postmedia has Canadians seeing right through the Liberal’s GST - two-month holiday gimmick - and aren’t buying it.

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Epoch Times

GST Holiday Will Do Little to Help, Most Canadians Say: Survey

The promise of a GST holiday and a $250 cheque for working Canadians in the spring has done little to instil extra holiday cheer among the populace, a new poll has found. The Leger survey released Dec. 3 asked Canadians how financially helpful the tax break and spring rebate will be to them. The results indicated a limited level of enthusiasm for the measures, with fewer than one-third of those surveyed saying they would be particularly helpful.…

3 months ago·New York, United States

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Brantford Expositor

Brantford Chamber raises concerns with GST/HST holiday

The federal government’s GST/HST holiday provides much-needed relief to consumers but creates significant challenges for small businesses, the Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant says.

3 months ago·Ontario, Canada

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