- 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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