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flag Ottawa's GST relief plan costs projected at $12.4 billion over five years, per the PBO, slightly above government estimates.

flag Ottawa’s proposed GST relief plan is projected to cost $12.4 billion over five years, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, slightly more than the government’s estimate. flag The PBO’s analysis shows annual costs of about $9.2 billion, higher than the government’s $8.6 billion annual projection, though the one-time payment component of $3.1 billion aligns with the government’s figure. flag The plan, which would expand the GST credit to over 12 million Canadians, aims to ease rising living costs. flag While the government maintains its original cost estimates, the PBO’s report provides an independent fiscal assessment. flag Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has said his party would support the measure, calling it a temporary solution.

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