Mark Carney to announce top-ups to GST credit as part of efforts to reset domestic agenda

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Prime Minister Mark Carney will try to reset his domestic agenda Monday with an affordability announcement that will include generous top-ups to the GST credit this summer, impacting approximately 12 million Canadians, the Star has learned.
Carney is set to announce that the quarterly GST payments will increase in July by 25 per cent over the next five years — providing approximately an additional $130 for a low-income single person and $270 for a couple with two kids for the 2026-2027 benefit year.
The government will also provide a one-time special payment in June, equal to a 50 per cent increase in the value of the GST credit, meaning a family with two kids could receive more than $800 in combined relief.
The move is part of a larger plan to address high grocery prices, with increased assistance to food banks, efforts to expand local production, and longer-term goals to increase competition in the sector.
Sunday, Carney, flanked by what he dubbed his youth caucus, spoke of his government’s focus on “building a new future for Canada,” one that was “more prosperous, more independent, more sustainable, and fairer.” He said his government would bring in more measures to support Canadians who feel squeezed by the cost of living.
The Liberals also plan to release an updated climate policy and a new electricity strategy, which may address some concerns from the Grits’ traditional base of support, disappointed by the environmental impact of the memorandum of understanding signed with Alberta late last fall, setting out a path for a new bitumen pipeline to the West Coast.
The government is also under pressure to deliver on the ambitious goals it set for itself and address vulnerabilities on the Canada-U.S. trade front. On that note, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly will soon unveil an auto strategy aimed at attracting new auto makers, including possibly Chinese companies, with an eye toward making electric vehicles and developing supply chains in Canada.
Speaking to reporters outside the Liberals’ caucus meeting Sunday, Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon said the government planned to introduce a “lot of legislation, a lot of initiatives, a lot of things to propose to Canadians in this upcoming session.”
Last fall, the Liberals passed one bill. But this spring, they could get some assistance from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who is striking a tone of collaboration.
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Printing money for the poor, ‘updated climate policy’ and attracting Chinese automakers.
 
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idk how fuckin stupid these cunts think we are . they act like they can just buy our favor with $130 every 3 months . they are literally trying to bribe us with a dollar and 44 cents a day . if you want to actually do something deport the 5 million poojeets and get serious . dont offer me a pissants pittance and act like your doing me a favor
 
Carney needs the Maduro treatment. Probably be easier too..
 
What's the point the Liberals are like sharks teeth, knock one out another takes it's place.
 
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Funny the most that pay GST do not get any rebate. I do not mind it going to the working poor, seniors, disabled and those trying to legitimately better themselves (whether on welfare or EI or some other programme) but I resent those career welfare (ones that are not disabled) that are able body getting gst rebates.

Those that do not get a gst rebate should get the equal amount as a tax deduction.
 
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