What the GST holiday means for consumers and why some economists are worried [Video]

After the federal government announced on Thursday that it would introduce a holiday season tax break on some goods, some Canadians welcomed the move, while others said they saw right through it.

“I think it’s going to be helpful for some people, which is really nice,” said Leemor Valin, who was shopping in Toronto.

“I really feel strongly that part of what makes this country so amazing are all the services we provide to all different kinds of people,” she said. “So I’m happy to pay taxes myself. I think that it’s really important, but I’m happy to hear [that] maybe it’ll help some people in tougher times.”

• Is the federal government’s tax break on groceries enough? How are you cutting food costs at home? That’s the first topic on Cross Country Checkup this Sunday. Leave your reply here and we may read it on the November 24th show.

In addition to the GST holiday, the federal government …