The federal government removed the 5% GST on new purpose-built rental-apartment construction with effect from 14 September 2023 through 31 December 2030. Most provinces mirrored the change on their portion of HST. Intended to increase rental-housing supply at a time of rapid population growth.
Long-term rental supply; indirectly renters via future rental-market conditions.
Primary: Government of Canada ↗
Corroborating: Canada Revenue Agency ↗
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