Canada’s New Government Proposes Tax Exemption for Midwifery Services
The following News Release or Speech has just been posted on the Finance Canada Site.
Ottawa, December 28, 2006
2006-090The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, today proposed an amendment to the Excise Tax Act to exempt the services of midwives throughout Canada from the goods and services tax (GST) and the harmonized sales tax (HST).
“By taking this action today, we are supporting the midwifery profession and making this birthing option more affordable for women throughout Canada,” said Minister Flaherty.
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