Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a point as he answers a question from media during an event at a grocery store in Ottawa on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

GST credit hike won’t solve affordability challenges alone: expert

by The Canadian Press January 26, 2026

written by The Canadian Press January 26, 2026

By Sammy Hudes Proposed changes to the GST credit announced Monday by Prime Minister Mark Carney should provide some relief for lower-income Canadians, but some experts question how meaningful those savings will be. Carney unveiled a 25 per cent hike to the GST credit in a temporary move set to last...

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