Same old story of Daddy government conning its citizens into believing they are helping inflation, not causing it. Shameless.
IMHO, just another ploy to create more money on the backs of hardworking Canadians to stimulate spending on high-time preference goods.
People will be able to buy the following goods GST-free: Prepared foods, including vegetable trays, pre-made meals and salads, and sandwiches. Restaurant meals, whether dine-in, takeout or delivery. Snacks, including chips, candy and granola bars. Beer, wine, cider and pre-mixed alcoholic beverages below 7 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV). Children's clothing and footwear, car seats and diapers. Children's toys, such as board games, dolls and video game consoles. Books, print newspapers and puzzles for all ages. Christmas trees. ... The Liberal government will also send $250 cheques to the 18.7 million people in Canada who worked in 2023 and earned $150,000 or less.