Trudeau’s proposed GST holiday drew ire from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), as small businesses express “major concerns” over its implementation and cost. The organization’s president Dan Kelly said most small businesses lack the time and resources to adjust to the temporary tax break, which begins on Dec. 14, noting that “very few believe there will be any net benefit.” The association is calling on the Finance Department to provide small businesses with a $1,000 credit to offset the administrative and programming expenses tied to the measure. (The Logic)

Talking point: The GST holiday will waive taxes for two months on specific items including prepared foods at grocery stores, toys, alcohol and Christmas trees. Only four per cent of about 3,500 Canadian small businesses believe the measure will boost sales, the CFIB found in a flash survey. Three-quarters of those surveyed said it will be costly to implement, and almost two-thirds said there isn’t enough time to implement the change.