Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Vaughan—Woodbridge for his tireless advocacy. I am glad to say that, thanks to our government, Canadians across Canada will get a GST tax break from December 14 to February 15. Restaurants Canada indicated, “This is a big win for the restaurant industry.... [It] restores some much-needed hope in the industry and we are optimistic it will translate to increased spending at local restaurants across the country.” This could mean a boost of up to 5%, or close to $1 billion, in additional revenue. This tax break helps restaurants and small businesses across the country, so let us support local.
In the House of Commons on November 25th, 2024. See this statement in context.