NDP leader pledges to eliminate GST on essentials, aiming to save families $500 yearly.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh plans to remove the GST on essentials like groceries, children's clothing, diapers, home heating, and cellphone bills if elected. The policy aims to save households about $500 annually but would cost the federal government $5 billion, to be recovered via a proposed "excess profit tax." This move seeks to differentiate the NDP from the Liberals and address rising living costs.

November 14, 2024
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