Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items and send checks to millions of Canadians who are dealing with rising costs as a federal election looms.

Summary

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures to address the rising cost of living, including a temporary suspension of the federal sales tax (GST) on select goods from Dec. 14 to Feb. 15 and one-time checks of C$250 for 18.7 million Canadians earning up to C$150,000 in 2023.

The tax break covers items like children’s clothing, toys, restaurant meals, and beverages.

Critics view the move as a desperate political strategy ahead of a looming federal election, with Trudeau’s Liberals trailing Conservatives 39% to 26% in recent polls.

  • yeehaw@lemmy.caEnglish
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    3 months ago

    He wants to cover half my next grocery bill as “relief” lol. Feels more like a slap in the face than anything.

    • scarabic@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      3 months ago

      “That comes to… $288, sir. Would you like to take advantage of today’s half off promotion, and pay just $144?”

      (Slaps cashier in the face)

      “How dare you!”