Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday

Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons
The House of Commons has passed legislation that will remove the federal sale tax for two months from a range of items, including childrens' toys, books, restaurant meals and takeout, as well as beer and wine.
GST holiday vote expected to pass today with support from Liberals and NDP
The bill was introduced on behalf of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon, with the help of the NDP to at least temporarily stop debate on a Conservative filibuster.
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Liberals, NDP expected to pass GST holiday in House of Commons today
The Liberals' GST holiday legislation is expected to pass in the House of Commons on Thursday night, even as Conservative ...