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Canadian Department of Finance Seeks Input on GST Exemption for New Student Residences

  • Canadian Department of Finance opened consultation on draft legislative and regulatory changes to exempt GST on construction of new student residences
  • Proposal includes exemption for public colleges, school authorities, and specified universities
  • Exemption also applies to provincial component of HST in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island
  • Comments due by Jan. 20, 2025

Source: news.bloombergtax.com

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