加拿大GST节日于2月15日结束, 可能会增加杂货成本及更多。
Canadian GST holiday ends February 15th, potentially raising costs for groceries and more.
加拿大GST(GST)假期于2月15日结束, 自12月14日起中止对杂货、快餐和酒精等物品征收3.9%的税。
The Canadian GST holiday, which suspended the 3.9% tax on items like groceries, fast food, and alcohol since December 14th, ends on February 15th.
尽管一些加拿大人认为这不会影响他们的财务状况,但其他人可能会面临更高的成本。
Though some Canadians feel it won't impact their finances, others may face higher costs.
减税在超市平均节省了消费者每人4.51美元,但在某些省份,其结束可能会使价格上升13-15%。
The tax break saved consumers an average of $4.51 per person at supermarkets, but its end could push prices up by 13-15% in some provinces.
专家认为,假期没有显著提高支出,消费者可能在今后的减税中推迟购买。
Experts suggest the holiday did not significantly boost spending and that consumers might delay purchases in future tax breaks.