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Was it worth it? Calgary small businesses weigh in as Canada’s GST holiday ends Saturday

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A temporary federal tax holiday on GST is set to come to an end Saturday for many retailers, but the two-month tax reprieve has many Albertans scratching their heads as to whether or not the program was a success.

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CBC News

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 have weighed in on whether the tax break made a meaningful difference — and the results are mixed.

8 days ago·Canada

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Global News

GST, HST exemption comes to an end in Saskatchewan

Global News’ Sarah Jones has the story on how the GST break impacted sales in Saskatchewan and consumers' savings.

8 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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CTV News

Did the two-month GST holiday make a difference for Canadian businesses?

Ottawa’s temporary GST and HST holiday was touted as a tax break that would put more money back into the pockets of Canadians. Though the two-month tax break might have benefitted some consumers, it was a flop for many small businesses.

9 days ago·Canada

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bridgecitynews.ca

Local Business Says GST Break Provided Little Effects - Bridge City News - February 15, 2025

As the GST/HST break comes to a close this weekend, a local business owner in Lethbridge says the intended effects of increase consumerism did not necessarily materialize for him.

8 days ago

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dailyguardian.ca

Kelowna restaurants report little to no impact from 2-month GST holiday break

Staff at the Erika Jane Restaurant in Kelowna, B.C., were getting ready for one of their busiest nights of the year Friday morning. “Valentine’s Day, without question, more people will come through our doors than any other,” said David Bekkering, Erika Jane’s managing partner. The love, however, the federal government intended to show restaurants with its GST holiday break didn’t seem to materialize. “We just didn’t see an uptick in sales as a …

8 days ago

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Saaz o Awaz - Listen Online

Canada’s GST/HST break is ending

Now that the GST/HST break is ending, you might be wondering what it means for your bill when shopping at grocery stores in Canada. Well, some groceries will still be tax-free even when the tax freeze is over. The federal government considers “basic groceries” to be zero-rated which means there is no GST/HST on those items. So, while quite a few grocery ...

9 days ago

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