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The GST holiday ends on Saturday. Did it make a difference for shoppers and businesses?

The GST holiday ends on Saturday. Did it make a difference for shoppers and businesses?

With the two-month GST holiday wrapping on Saturday, shoppers and small businesses across Canada are weighing whether the tax break made a meaningful difference — and the verdicts are mixed.The federal government imposed the temporary tax break on Dec. 14, 2024, applying it to restaurant meals, some alcohol, children's toys and clothing, magazines, newspapers and other […]

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