‘On the fly’ tax policy may hurt Liberals more than it helps, say observers

Canadians may welcome the cash, but pollster Nik Nanos says that doesn’t mean they will offer the Liberal government their votes in exchange.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland have announced plans for a GST holiday, and rebate cheques for some Canadians.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY IAN CAMPBELL

November 27, 2024

UPDATED November 28, 2024

The Liberals’ latest policy effort to inject new life into their moribund public opinion numbers—through rebate cheques and a GST break—appears “well-intentioned,” but “poorly executed,” says pollster Nik Nanos.

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