Two-topic Sunday: What’s your reaction to Justin Trudeau's tax break on groceries? | Why are you pumping the brakes on buying a new EV?
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On Thursday the Prime Minister proposed giving all Canadians a 60-day tax break on groceries. Since GST/HST is already excluded from some food staples the 60 day tax break would apply to items like prepared foods; snacks, beer, wine as well as toys, books, and Christmas trees. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has called the tax break a “trick", while the NDP’s Jagmeet Singh is taking credit for the idea, arguing the changes should be made permanent. What do you think about the tax break? Is it enough to help with your food costs? In our second hour, The Canadian government is trying to phase-out gas-powered cars and move to 100 percent electric by 2035. But while sales continue to rise, the curve is flattening a bit. Cost, range anxiety, seem to be slowing the pace. Car makers, in turn, are cutting quotas or shifting to more hybrid rather than pure electric vehicles. Why are you pumping the brakes on buying a new EV?
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