The Federal Government announced Thursday that tampons and other feminine hygiene products will be exempt from GST and HST.
This tax removal comes after the conservatives capitulated in the face of pressure from opposition parties and women’s groups who regard this tax as “gender-based discrimination.”
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According to Finance Canada, taking off this tax will save consumers about $25 million a year. Attempts at having this tax removed have been in process since 2004, recently an online petition entitled “No Tax on Tampons” has received close to 75,000 supporters.
Politically, the government hopes this move will lead to more women voting for the conservatives in the upcoming federal elections on Oct. 19.
