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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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[–] wise_pancake 10 points 2 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] kent_eh 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] wise_pancake 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] kent_eh 4 points 2 months 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)?

[–] Auli 1 points 2 months ago

It shoes buying a tree after December 14?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Well, I have no kids at home anymore so no save on clothing/diapers. I don't go to restaurant anymore, too expensive. My wine/beer is more than 7% alcohol, so maybe I will save a few ¢ on chips.

[–] tempest 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Speaking of chips PepsiCo has increased the price of bag astronomically over the last few years. I basically don't buy them any more because it's like 6 dollars a bag.

[–] Facelesbutcher 1 points 2 months ago

At my local grocery store the chip prices are insane. The instore version is reasonably priced ($2 a bag on super sale) but otherwise I can't afford to eat chips.