Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday

Liberals table GST relief bill with NDP support, but fate of $250 cheques unclear
NDP has vowed to help pass temporary tax holiday this week, but are pressing the Trudeau government to expand eligibility for the cheques to retirees, students and people with disabilities
NDP ready to open 'gates' to pass Liberal GST holiday bill separate from $250 rebate
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is ready to introduce motions as early as today that would help the Liberals pass legislation to create their promised GST holiday but only if they separate it from their parallel promise to send $250 cheques to working Canadians.
Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons
The House of Commons has passed legislation that will remove the federal sale tax for two months from a range of items, including childrens' toys, books, restaurant meals and takeout, as well as beer and wine.
Liberals, with NDP support, pass two-month GST break for consumers
The Conservatives and Bloc Québécois dismissed the policy as a gimmick and voted against the measure, which is expected to cost $1.6-billion
GST holiday vote expected to pass today with support from Liberals and NDP
The bill was introduced on behalf of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland in the House of Commons on Wednesday afternoon, with the help of the NDP to at least temporarily stop debate on a Conservative filibuster.
Two-month GST holiday bill expected to pass the House tonight, Conservatives to vote against
The federal government's five-page piece of legislation to enact Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promised two-month tax break on a range of consumer goods over the holidays, is expected to pass in the House of Commons by the end of the day.

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