Tories reject Trudeau's tax holiday as inflationary measure
- The Liberal government proposed a two-month sales tax pause to assist Canadians during the holidays.
- Pierre Poilievre criticized the measure as temporary and inflationary, advocating for the removal of the carbon tax instead.
- The Conservative Party plans to vote against the proposal, while the NDP supports the tax rebate but not the associated cheques.
On November 28, 2024, in Canada, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced that his party would oppose the Liberal government's proposed temporary sales tax holiday. The measure, aimed at alleviating financial burdens during the holiday season, is intended to support Canadians amid rising costs, with additional provisions including $250 cheques for eligible working individuals. Poilievre criticized the proposal, referring to it as an 'inflationary tax trick' and positing that it would ultimately worsen living costs for citizens. He accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of utilizing this proposal to bolster his political favor. In contrast, the New Democratic Party (NDP) expressed support for the sales tax rebate but raised concerns about the exclusion of senior citizens and individuals with disabilities from the financial relief.