On November 21, the federal government tabled its fall economic statement. In the statement, the government proposed to exempt professional services rendered by psychotherapists and counselling therapists from GST/HST. Legislation will now be introduced and (very likely) passed in the house in the coming months.
On November 29, The Minister of Finance introduced legislation in the House of Commons which included the GST/HST exemption.
FACTBC was pleased to support this initiative to benefit all Canadians seeking mental health services.
Read more on the Government of Canada’s news release: Supporting a Strong Middle Class