Liberals' holiday GST plan 'sounds like a trick,' Poilievre says; calls for permanent tax cuts

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that the government's proposed GST holiday plan is "a trick," and that permanent cuts are needed.

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[mikethomson]

There should never be tax on groceries and power

[selectooldave]

Nothing is free and this certainly is nothing compared to all the taxes we pay.

[Influx-kqkc]

$250 and 2 months off GST what a joke. GST should be removed permanently from food

[nikkispark]

Ill take a fixed economy and lower taxes on my income over this blatant attempt at bribing Canadians to vote for him.
JT really does think Canadians are stupid.

[Timberland]

This tax break is being paid for with borrowed money. The cheques for $250 in April are also being paid for with borrowed money. This is like taking a cash advance on your Visa card to make the minimum payment on your mastercard. This is liberal economics and why they have to run a deficit every year.

[garyforsythpastoratlarge]

Toys, wine, and restaurant meals. The families assisted by our food bank are not burdened by the GST taxes on these items since they purchase very few of them. However, they do pay utility bills and drive to work. Perhaps eliminating the Carbon tax should be considered.

[slydady]

Most food here in Alberta doesn’t have GST so I look at my grocery receipt today I made $6 today wow that’s going to helps alot I had to pay $12 of carbon tax on my fuel in my vehicle so we’re do I win ?

[Jacob-emmn]

Im sorry but this translation was painful

[AmenNoorMohamed]

For 2 months then prices go back.
How's that helping Canadians?
I'm a single renter. I'll see nothing

[darylrainham]

I don't like these short term measures of stringing the voters along. Get the hell out Trudeau!

[ravipabla]

Stop fooling Canadians. Cut Carbon Tax. ..

[MiniatureMasterClass]

Taxing the necessities of life is EVIL.

[zyt]

2 months tax break for another 4 yrs?
The Canadian are not that cheap.

[violetgypsie]

There should be no gst on food, water, toilet paper, feminine hygiene, diapers, adult diapers, baby wipes, heat, electricity, natural gas, gasoline, diesel. These are essential goods not luxuries!

[alientourist]

I’ll take the check, but it’s gonna cost a hell of a lot more than 250 to buy my vote!

[craiglush]

No Tax on Food, No Tax on Hydro and No Tax on Home Heating Fuel. Pierre for PM

[jokulsnow]

$250 to taxpayers from taxpayer's money. That's like getting a tip from the guy that robbed you.

[mamdouh-Tawadros]

Why not make it permanent ? Since you are caring !

[winterbloomcreative]

merry christmas, nice try bribing me with 250 for my vote. it aint happening.

[celina]

Look a shiny.. forget about all the billions of scandals.. lmao