Fredericton, N.B., businesses were among thousands who had to adjust to the HST/GST holiday on Dec. 14. For many, it came with a lot of extra work at an already stressful time.
WATCH: The HST holiday may be good news for Christmas shoppers, but it’s been an administrative nightmare for many independent businesses, according to one advocate.The shop’s shelves are lined with board games, art supplies and stuffed animals — a lot of merchandise they had to sort through.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
“We’re hearing it’s a really stressful time for many small business owners at their busiest time of year,” said Duncan Robertson, a policy analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.Poilievre seen as best leader to deal with Trump: Ipsos pollAfter Chrystia Freeland resigns, new finance minister set to be sworn in
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