The Canadian Revenues Agency has released a memorandum detailing initiatives to encourage tourism and foreign conventions in Canada. The news comes amidst a wake of backlash from critics of the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
The document outlines the various criteria that must be met in order for non-Canadian residents to be compensated for the GST/HST spent while working or vacationing here. These amendments are sure to bring a sigh of relief from communities that are heavily focused on tourism. With packages such as ski, golf and all inclusive resort …