What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried

After the federal government announced on Thursday that it would introduce a holiday season tax break on some goods, some Canadians welcomed the move, while others said they saw right through it."I think it's going to be helpful for some people, which is really nice," said Leemor Valin, who was shopping in Toronto."I really feel strongly that part of what makes this country so amazing are all the services we provide to all different kinds of people," she said. "So I'm happy to pay taxes myself.