Some B.C. businesses seeing an increase in sales halfway through the federal GST holiday

Some B.C. businesses seeing an increase in sales halfway through the federal GST holiday

January 15, 2025 6:41 pm PST.

Some restaurants in the province are seeing an increase in sales halfway through the federal GST holiday, however analysts say it hasn't helped the majority of businesses. Kier Junos explains.

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