Maritimers give mixed reviews on tax holiday [Video]

The federal government’s tax holiday is in effect until February 15, offering Canadians a break on their shopping to start the new year.

The tax break was introduced on Dec. 14 to ease costs for Canadians heading into the expensive holiday season but Maritimers still have mixed opinions on the policy.

Janet Merrithew is the owner of Sweet Jane’s, a gift and confectionary store in Halifax. She said the tax holiday helped, especially with big-ticket items.

“I didn’t get a lot of people that were like ‘wow, that’s so much cheaper’ but there were certain people for items and certain items that they were looking for that break,” said Merrithew.

Mackenzie Brady from Halifax said she took full advantage of the tax holiday.

“Expensive clothing items or things you have been putting off because you think it’s better to save for then splurge on,” said Brady. “But what better time than in the present?”

Denice Kalvano is one of the …