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Breaking down the federal government's GST holiday

Episode Summary

You're about to get a break on the GST/HST on a bunch of items just in time for Christmas. On top of that, $250 cheques will be mailed out to Canadians this spring who make under a certain amount. But is this really a gift to the economy? In This Economy host Mike Eppel speaks to Managing Director, Canadian Rates & Macro Strategist at BMO, Benjamin Reitzes.

Episode Notes

You're about to get a break on the GST/HST on a bunch of items just in time for Christmas.  On top of that, $250 cheques will be mailed out to Canadians this spring who make under a certain amount.  But is this really a gift to the economy?  

In This Economy host Mike Eppel speaks to Managing Director, Canadian Rates & Macro Strategist at BMO, Benjamin Reitzes.