Trudeau to announce temporary GST cut on essentials, facing public pressure and NDP demands.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce a temporary reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on essential items Thursday, responding to affordability pressures. This move follows demands from the NDP, led by Jagmeet Singh, who seeks a permanent GST removal on various expenses. Singh criticized the temporary measure but said the NDP will support it for immediate relief. The announcement, part of a multibillion-dollar affordability package, comes as the Liberals face public opinion challenges.

November 20, 2024
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