The federal government will implement a two-month GST break on a list of goods, from restaurant meals to diapers. Andrew Chang explains how much you’re likely to save, depending on where you live, and why there could be some unintended consequences.

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    29 days ago

    I think some of his estimates were light, Christmas trees are $60-$80 for real and more for artificial.

    Anyways, I don’t really benefit much from this. And I agree with the Bloc, $40b deficit and we’re spending 10% of that on vote buying. I’d rather see something more meaningful done.

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      29 days ago

      Christmas trees are $60-$80

      If you’re struggling to make ends meet, that’s not a very reasonable item to be looking at the cost of.

      I’m not buying a seasonal decoration if i cant afford to feed my kids.

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        29 days ago

        I don’t know, everyone wants to have a Christmas, I think people who can’t afford a tree this season are going to be feeling very bad.

        I buy mine from a church, I’m sure they’d give out one for free if someone was struggling.

        Maybe I should see if I can prepay for some trees for anyone struggling.

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          29 days ago

          everyone wants to have a Christmas

          Sure, but what’s more important if you have limited money available? A tree or a meal (hopefully with leftovers)?