In a riveting conversation with Cormac Mac Sweeney, Kevin Page, former Parliamentary Budget Officer and current President of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa, delves into the federal government's recent stimulus measures. They debate whether the two-month GST holiday and one-time rebate will provide genuine relief or merely serve as political maneuvers. Page examines the potential impact on inflation, demand, and the economy while questioning the overall effectiveness for vulnerable populations as the holiday season approaches.