2024-12-14 17:16:11
Most groceries are already tax free. From the Canadian governments website: “Zero-rated" means subject to the GST/HST at the rate of 0%. The supply of basic groceries, which includes most food and beverages marketed for human consumption, is zero-rated.” [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(34-2-23) Author
2024-12-14 18:45:47
The tweet never claimed that groceries, in general, were now tax-free. Prepared foods (i.e. foods sold hot) and snacks are normally taxed. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(10-1-8) Author
2024-12-14 19:18:36
NNN - the claim is clear and truthful in the OP. Stop abusing notes to extrapolate beyond the original claim, take it up in the comments. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(11-0-13) Author
2024-12-15 16:27:24
NNN-as much as it disturbs me to say, the post is factual. Previous posts included a “general groceries” statement & were misleading. This one, however, is specific to what’s exempt. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-1-2) Author
2024-12-20 23:48:42
According to the CRA and the former minister of finance retailers may opt out as long as they can justify implementation is burdensome and they remit the tax. Pepsi Co has also publicly notified retailers it is opting out. Costs of implementation fall on the private sector. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-0-2) Author
2025-01-14 16:24:49
Here is the government link to the legislation. It's clear, and a quick facts section is included. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-0) Author