Trudeau lays out GST rebates and tax breaks plan
Ottawa reports a two month GST cut and 250 dollar spring rebate aimed at 18.7 million Canadians, with relief on children's clothing toys meals and essentials. The Liberal scheme faces opposition calls and a minority Parliament hurdle ahead of elections.
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Ottawa
Justin Trudeau
Trudeau
Toronto
Chrystia Freeland
Chiefs discuss common concerns at fall meeting in Thunder Bay
First Nations leaders from across Ontario met in Thunder Bay for a three day Chiefs Assembly to discuss health care child welfare justice housing and economic development. Fort William Chief Michele Solomon said the gathering advanced economic reconciliation and noted a key resolution on the TransCanada Energy pipeline. Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict highlighted debate over Bill C 53 urging removal from the docket and recognition of valid rights holders amid Métis concerns.
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First Nations
Thunder Bay
Chiefs of
Ontario
Fall Chiefs Assembly
Fort William
First Nation
Michele Solomon
Solomon
TransCanada Energy
Ginoogaming
Areland
Abram Benedict
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Benedict
Assembly
Assembly of First Nations
Government of Canada
Tax break covers groceries alcohol and kids items in GST/HST relief
The Liberals plan expands GST HST relief to groceries including prepared foods snacks beverages ice cream and baked goods as well as beer wine and cider. It also covers restaurant meals and children items like clothing diapers car seats and certain sports gear. Printed newspapers and books qualify while magazines catalogs and directories mostly do not. Christmas trees puzzles and video game consoles also fall under the tax break.
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Ontario
Peter Bethlenfalvy
Liberals
New Democrats
NDP
Jagmeet Singh
Singh
House of Commons
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