The Liberal government has introduced a bill that would bring in a promised GST holiday starting next month — but it doesn't include the government's proposal to send $250 rebate cheques to certain Canadians.

NDP have vowed to help pass temporary tax holiday this week, but are pressing the Trudeau government to expand eligibility for the cheques to retirees, students and people with disabilities

The Bill, C-78, spans just five pages and seeks to amend the Excise Tax Act "in order to implement a temporary GST/HST holiday," on a slate of items including children's clothing and diapers, beer and wine, restaurant and pre-prepared meals as well as common stocking stuffers, between Dec. 14, and Feb. 15, 2025.

The Liberal government introduced a stand-alone bill to implement its proposed GST holiday Wednesday, hours after the NDP threatened it would not pass the legislation if it was linked to a $250 rebate for working Canadians.