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Trudeau’s ‘GST holiday’ doubles federal budget hole

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday outlined pre-election perks for taxpayers that open a budget hole worth $5 billion to $10 billion, figures show, per Blacklock’s Reporter.

The finance department declined comment on the impact on this year’s deficit that is already 17% over estimate.

“Everybody had to tighten their belts a little bit,” Trudeau told reporters.

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