HST

• Ford government planning to waive HST on new homes for 1 year

  Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy is expected to announce that the provincial portion of the harmonized sales tax will be removed for anyone buying a newly constructed home.

  Economy

  Mar 25
  
• ‘It’s a scheme’: Mixed feelings from N.S. shoppers, retailers about HST holiday

  Provinces with a harmonized provincial and federal sales tax -- such as Nova Scotia --  will see the full HST waived on certain items.

  Consumer

  Dec 16, 2024
  
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• Canada’s ‘tax holiday’ begins. Here’s what to expect

  The 'tax holiday' announced by the federal government is now in effect until Feb. 14, 2025, with various toys, clothing and other items exempt.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2024
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• Nova Scotia will drop HST to 14%, Houston says amid early election speculation

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his party will reduce HST in the province next year, dropping to nine per cent from 10 per cent.

  Money

  Oct 23, 2024
• GST, HST on Ottawa’s carbon price could raise $5B over next 7 years: budget watchdog

  The revenue from the carbon price itself is required by law to be returned to households and businesses through rebates and granting programs.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2024
• N.B. surplus hits $1 billion as province touts strong fiscal management

  The results come on the back of higher-than-expected population growth and a windfall of personal and corporate income tax revenues.

  Politics

  Sep 27, 2023
• N.B. finance minister defends revenue projections

  Finance Minister Ernie Steeves has faced criticism over the revenue projections found in last month's budget, with some saying they are overly conservative.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
• N.B. premier declares revenue from record gas prices will go back to public

  Whether a rebate program is put in place depends on if sales tax revenue on gasoline purchases rises above the levels forecasted in March's budget.

  Politics

  May 12, 2022
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• Ontario Liberals pledge to remove provincial part of HST on prepared food under $20

  The Ontario Liberals say they are promising to remove the provincial portion of HST on all prepared food under $20, if elected in June.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022
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• As Canada’s federal and provincial budgets swell, sales-tax increases may follow

  Fiscal woes may force Ottawa and some provinces to increase taxes after the pandemic — and the obvious move would be an increase in sales taxes, two economists say.

  Money

  Apr 22, 2021