GST tax holiday

Retail sales fall 0.6% in January as holiday bump fades and tariff concerns grow

March 21, 2025 No Comments

After a strong surge in holiday shopping, Canadian consumers eased off the spending pedal in January as economic headwinds—including ongoing tariff uncertainty—tempered demand.

Inflation jumps to 2.6%, complicating the BoC’s April rate cut decision amid tariff uncertainty

March 18, 2025 No Comments

Canada’s headline inflation surged to 2.6% year-over-year in February, a sharp jump from January’s 1.9% and higher than economists had expected.

Stronger-than-expected retail sales could delay Bank of Canada rate cuts

February 21, 2025 No Comments

A surge in retail sales in December has added to the likelihood that the Bank of Canada will pause its rate cuts in March.

The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

December 5, 2024 No Comments

While many Canadians highly anticipate the federal government’s upcoming GST holiday, experts say consumers need to make sure they’re saving money on what they need most without falling for the allure of a deal and hurting their bottom line.

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GST tax holiday

Retail sales fall 0.6% in January as holiday bump fades and tariff concerns grow

Inflation jumps to 2.6%, complicating the BoC’s April rate cut decision amid tariff uncertainty

Stronger-than-expected retail sales could delay Bank of Canada rate cuts

The GST tax holiday is coming but will the savings actually make a difference?

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