The House of Commons has passed legislation that will remove the federal sale tax for two months from a range of items, including childrens' toys, books, restaurant meals and takeout, as well as beer and wine.

OTTAWA—The Liberal government’s two-month GST cut passed the House of Commons late Thursday night, clearing a major legislative hurdle for the affordability measure to come into effect Dec. 14.  The measure sailed through the lower chamber without the backing of the federal Conservatives,