On Nov. 21, the Liberals announced that there will be a break from paying GST and HST tax beginning on Dec. 14, 2024 and ending on Feb. 15, 2025. The government also advocated to give Canadians $250 if they made under $150,000 in 2023.Â
However, on Nov. 25, it was decided that only the holiday break from taxes will be implemented, as Jagmeet Singh of the NDP is pressing the Liberals to give seniors and people with disabilities the $250 payout.Â
Items that are eligible for the tax exemption include books, baked goods, snacks, wine, video game consoles, restaurant food and drinks, children’s clothes and shoes, diapers, and similar, non-necessary products. Items that are not included are housing, heating, utilities, groceries, internet, and cell phone bills.
The New Democratic Party (NDP) was advocating for more permanent relief for Canadians, especially in the areas of housing, heating, utilities, and other necessities. According to The Globe and Mail, the NDP was disappointed by the Liberals’ failure to include necessities and that the break is only a temporary relief from taxes.
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.
