GST-HST Holiday Q&A for RCC Members
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RCC Advocacy Secures Key GST-HST Tax Holiday Improvements for Retailers
RCC has held multiple discussions with the federal Department of Finance on the GST-HST holiday measures, with successful advocacy on several specific points listed below and more generally, persuadin...Learn More
Temporary Sales Tax Relief Announcement: Key Details for Retailers
The federal government announced a two-month sales tax relief program starting mid-December. From December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, GST/HST will be removed on a range of goods, including grocer...Learn More
Major Temporary Sales Tax Relief Announced: Key Details for Retailers
Last week, the federal government announced a two-month sales tax relief program starting mid-December. From December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025, GST/HST will be removed on a range ...Learn More
Shorter holiday shopping season ups pressure on retailers and consumers
When the Retail Council of Canada and Leger surveyed 2,510 people about holiday shopping over the summer and fall, 26 per cent said they wouldn’t start spending on the occasion until Black Friday or...Learn More
Retail Council of Canada Responds to GST and HST Relief Announcement
Retail Council of Canada (RCC) welcomes today’s sales tax relief announcement from the federal government. The removal of GST and HST on a sizeable list of goods will create major tax savings for Ca...Learn More
2025 Employment Insurance Premium Rate Announced
Attention all retailers: The Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced the 2025 Employment Insurance (EI) premium rate. The rate is set at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings for...Learn More
Business Outlook Survey: Second Quarter 2024 – Bank of Canada
Attention business owners, financial analysts, and policy makers: Uncertainty and cost pressures remain top concerns for firms, driven by domestic factors such as economic growth, costs, interest rat...Learn More
New Manitoba Job Grant: Apply Starting July 24
Attention employers in Manitoba: Applications open July 24, 2024 for the Canada-Manitoba Job Grant, supporting training for new and current employees. Despite federal cuts, $3 million is available...Learn More
B.C. Calls for Input on MajorTobacco Tax Overhaul
Attention retailers selling tobacco products in B.C: On June 17, the Ministry of Finance announced a comprehensive review of the Tobacco Tax Act. Two consultation papers have been released: one add...Learn More