Downtown St. John’s businesses saw a boost from the two month GST holiday that came to an end in mid-February.

Gaylynne Gulliver says their members saw a noticeable difference when the tax holiday was in place, and she’s hopeful that the provincial and federal governments come up with other incentives, particularly in light of American threats on Canada’s economy and sovereignty.

“It certainly did make a difference,” says Gulliver of the tax holiday. “Any sort of initiatives that could come municipally, federally, locally, that would encourage people to spend their money…gives them more disposable income to spend” is welcomed says Gulliver.