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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, NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST holiday in House of Commons

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rises in the House of Commons during Question Period, in Ottawa, on Nov. 20. 

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Some Canadian seniors say they're feeling abandoned by the Liberal government's latest inflation relief measure after learning they don't qualify for it.

Some seniors outraged over being left out of federal plan to dole out $250 cheques

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends an announcement regarding a two month suspension of GST on selected goods, at Vince’s Market, a grocery store in Sharon, Ontario, on Thursday November 21, 2024.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

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When Canadians start taking advantage of a two-month tax break on Dec. 14, some small businesses say it will give them a much-needed holiday boost during a weak year for consumer spending. But some economists worry about what a spending rush will mean for the economy.

What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried

A debate that has jammed up the House of Commons for nearly two months now doesn't appear likely to end any time soon, as neither the Liberals or Conservatives are showing signs of backing down.

No clear end in sight as House of Commons gridlock approaches 2-month mark

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he has written to Canada’s premiers asking them to match his pledge to remove the GST from daily essentials by doing the same with their provincial sales taxes. 

Jagmeet Singh asks premiers to match his pledge to remove sales tax from daily essentials

Child poverty is rising swiftly in Canada and the Liberal government’s Canada Child Benefit “has lost its power to sustain poverty reduction” and bring down income inequality, says a new report from Campaign 2000.

After years of decline, child poverty in Canada is rising swiftly: report

One in four parents say they cut back on their own food consumption to ensure their children had enough to eat in the past year, according to the Salvation Army.

One in 4 parents say they cut back their own food consumption to feed their kids: report

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is promising to remove the GST from “daily essentials” if his party forms the next federal government.

Jagmeet Singh pledges to cut GST from essentials like groceries, heating and kids' clothing

Jenna Benchetrit

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A drawing of a Christmas tree is seen on a store's sandwich board as people go shopping Ottawa's Westboro Village neighbourhood, on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. With Canadians taking advantage of the two-month tax holiday, some small businesses say it will give them a much-needed holiday rush during a weak year for consumer spending. A handful of economists, meanwhile, worry about what a spending rush will mean for the economy.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday a suite of new measures meant to alleviate some of the affordability pressures people have been experiencing in the post-COVID era — including a two-month GST holiday on some goods and services.

Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most workers, slash GST on some goods

A federally-imposed "tax holiday" could end up being costly for some provinces, and officials from two provincial governments said they were "blindsided" by the prime minister's announcement Thursday that the federal government is suspending the sales tax for some goods.

Some provinces say they could lose millions of dollars to federal tax break

Holiday shopping will be cheaper for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians this season, after Finance Minister Siobhan Coady announced that the province is matching the federal government's GST/HST tax break between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15.

Federal, provincial tax breaks for N.L. mean cheaper Christmas shopping

The Ontario government says it will send a $200 rebate cheque to roughly 15 million people in the province. The announcement comes as Premier Doug Ford has hinted an early election could be called in 2025.

Ontario sending $200 rebates to 15 million people amid early election speculation

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Cancer patient injured after flight, says Air Canada staff failed to properly secure her to wheelchair

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Travis Dhanraj

CBC News

In light of the federal government summoning Air Canada to Ottawa this week to discuss a spate of reports about the mistreatment of customers in wheelchairs, Marketplace is releasing an exclusive preview of its hidden-camera investigation which documented a rarely seen first-hand account of the challenges faced by those flying with a disability.

Hidden cameras capture passenger who uses wheelchair struck by lift on Air Canada flight

Alessia Di Virgilio said she “did not feel safe” during a round trip with Air Canada.

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Canada’s chief accessibility officer is taking airlines to task for failing to treat wheelchair users with respect after Air Canada forgot last week to bring her wheelchair on a cross-country flight.

Canada's chief accessibility officer 'furious' after Air Canada forgets her wheelchair

A B.C. man who uses a wheelchair says he was dropped and injured while attempting to safely exit an Air Canada flight, after a ground crew failed to bring the equipment he needed.

B.C. man in wheelchair says he was dropped, injured by Air Canada crew in Vancouver

Air Canada has issued an apology to a man who uses a wheelchair, saying it violated Canadian disability regulations when he was forced to drag himself off a flight because of a lack of available assistance.

Air Canada says it violated disability regulations when passenger in wheelchair made to drag himself off plane

Travelling back and forth from London to Toronto with her mobility scooter is about to get much harder for Charlene Finch, once the Go Train service between the two cities permanently ends on Friday. 

'Just screwed', says London, Ont. woman who can't get mobility scooter on transit to Toronto

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Michelle Ghoussoub

Reporter, CBC News

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Air Canada says it's changing its protocols to improve the way it treats passengers with disabilities after several high-profile incidents led to a meeting with politicians in Ottawa on Thursday.

Air Canada makes changes after passengers with disabilities share 'dehumanizing' experiences

Following heavy backlash from federal and provincial officials, Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau issued a statement Thursday morning apologizing for his comments about the French language and promising to commit to improving his skill of the language.

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A year ago, Air Canada promised make the flying experience more accessible for passengers with disabilities, but a Marketplace investigation found it's still falling short when it comes to staff training, boarding procedures and the availability of lift equipment.

Air Canada promised to become more accessible. But hidden cameras show it's still falling short

Richardson is manually transferred into an aisle chair in Fredericton because there was no lift available. Air Canada had ordered 27 lifts from Australia about six months before Richardson's trip in May, the airline said. They have since arrived and one is now in Fredericton.

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Rodney Hodgins says he was forced to drag himself off an Air Canada flight after the airline failed to provide the wheelchair assistance he requires.

Couple describes 'dehumanizing' experience with Air Canada

Peter Zimonjic

Senior writer

Wrapping up the National Air Accessibility Summit on Thursday, federal ministers said the airline industry has agreed to adopt a common medical form and explore improved data-sharing but did not announce new penalties for mistreating travellers with disabilities.

Air Accessibility Summit closes with pledge to improve services, but no new penalties

Ryan Lachance, who lives with quad-spastic cerebral palsy, is pictured in his care aid Emma Proulx at his apartment in White Rock, British Columbia on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. 

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