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Idlout said she still wants more action on the cost of living than the federal government\u2019s increase to the GST rebate for five years starting in July. \u201cThe cost of living is still too high. It will make a small impact, but not enough,\u201d 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\u2019s 50 per cent higher than in previous years. 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