By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News MP Lori Idlout has changed political parties, but she hasn’t changed her stance on the federal tax rebate and the external review on Nutrition North. Idlout said she still wants more action on the cost of living than the federal government’s increase to the GST rebate for five years starting in July. “The cost of living is still too high. It will make a small impact, but not enough,” Idlout said of the GST rebate hike. The Government of Canada announced on Jan. 27 that tax rebates for Canadians making less than $60,000 would increase by 25 per cent, starting with a one-time payment that’s 50 per cent higher than in previous years. One in five Nunavummiut will benefit from…
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