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Canada sales tax rates 2026

The federal GST is 5% everywhere. With provincial taxes, the combined rate ranges from 5% in Alberta and the territories to 15% in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.

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Current rates

Sales tax rates by province and territory, 2026
Province or territory Type GST Provincial Combined Since
Alberta GST 5% — 5% Jan 1, 2008
British Columbia GST + PST 5% 7% 12% Apr 1, 2013
Manitoba GST + RST 5% 7% 12% Jul 1, 2019
New Brunswick HST 5% 10% 15% Jul 1, 2016
Newfoundland and Labrador HST 5% 10% 15% Jul 1, 2016
Northwest Territories GST 5% — 5% Jan 1, 2008
Nova Scotia HST 5% 9% 14% Apr 1, 2025
Nunavut GST 5% — 5% Jan 1, 2008
Ontario HST 5% 8% 13% Jul 1, 2010
Prince Edward Island HST 5% 10% 15% Oct 1, 2016
Quebec GST + QST 5% 9.975% 14.975% Jan 1, 2013
Saskatchewan GST + PST 5% 6% 11% Mar 23, 2017
Yukon GST 5% — 5% Jan 1, 2008

For HST provinces, “Provincial” is the provincial part of the HST. Rates checked against the CRA on October 12, 2026.

Four kinds of sales tax

GST only (5%) — Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon. HST — Ontario (13%), Nova Scotia (14%), New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island (15%). GST + PST — British Columbia (5% + 7%), Saskatchewan (5% + 6%) and Manitoba (5% + 7% RST). GST + QST — Quebec (5% + 9.975%).

In every case each tax is calculated on the price before tax. See GST vs HST vs PST for how they work in practice.

Rate history by province since 2008

Alberta

  • Jan 1, 2008 – now GST 5%

British Columbia

  • Apr 1, 2013 – now 12%
  • Jul 1, 2010 – Mar 31, 2013 HST 12%
  • Jan 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2010 12%

Manitoba

  • Jul 1, 2019 – now 12%
  • Jul 1, 2013 – Jun 30, 2019 13%
  • Jan 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2013 12%

New Brunswick

  • Jul 1, 2016 – now HST 15%
  • Jan 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2016 HST 13%

Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Jul 1, 2016 – now HST 15%
  • Jan 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2016 HST 13%

Northwest Territories

  • Jan 1, 2008 – now GST 5%

Nova Scotia

  • Apr 1, 2025 – now HST 14%
  • Jul 1, 2010 – Mar 31, 2025 HST 15%
  • Jan 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2010 HST 13%

Nunavut

  • Jan 1, 2008 – now GST 5%

Ontario

  • Jul 1, 2010 – now HST 13%
  • Jan 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2010 13%

Prince Edward Island

  • Oct 1, 2016 – now HST 15%
  • Apr 1, 2013 – Sep 30, 2016 HST 14%

Quebec

  • Jan 1, 2013 – now 14.975%

Saskatchewan

  • Mar 23, 2017 – now 11%
  • Jan 1, 2008 – Mar 22, 2017 10%

Yukon

  • Jan 1, 2008 – now GST 5%

Federal GST

  • Jan 1, 2008 – now 5%
  • Jul 1, 2006 – Dec 31, 2007 6%
  • Jan 1, 1991 – Jun 30, 2006 7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the GST rate in 2026?
The federal GST is 5% in 2026, as it has been since January 1, 2008.
Did any sales tax rates change in 2025 or 2026?
Nova Scotia lowered its HST from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025. No other province or territory has changed its general sales tax rate since then.
What was the GST/HST holiday?
From December 14, 2024 to February 15, 2025, GST/HST was temporarily removed from items such as children’s clothing and toys, books, restaurant meals and Christmas trees. It has ended; normal rates apply.
Which provinces charge PST?
British Columbia (7% PST), Saskatchewan (6% PST) and Manitoba (7% retail sales tax). Quebec charges its own 9.975% QST.

Sources

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