Restaurants want GST holiday to be permanent, even if some didn't see benefits
- Members of the restaurant industry want the federal government to make the GST holiday permanent, despite some businesses not seeing significant benefits from the tax break.
- Data from Restaurants Canada shows a modest increase in dining out among Canadians in December 2024 compared to the previous year.
- OpenTable reported an 18 percent increase in online bookings at Canadian restaurants during the holiday period compared to a year ago.
- Some restaurant owners believe the GST break has positively impacted sales and customer behavior, while others report minimal change in their business.
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- 38% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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