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As Canada’s tax ‘holiday’ ends, small businesses say it was a ‘flop’: CFIB - National | Globalnews.ca

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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business surveyed 2,345 members between Jan. 9 and 31 .

Just five per cent of small businesses said they saw stronger sales compared to the same period in 2024 .

In Ontario , which matched the federal government’s tax “holiday” by removing its provincial harmonized sales tax (HST), spending was down eight per cent .

Restaurants Canada said last week they want the holiday to be made permanent.

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