Canadian Sales Tax Rates 2026
GST, HST, PST, RST and QST rates for all 13 provinces and territories, with links to each province's calculator and official source.
Verified against CRA and provincial government sources on October 9, 2026
| Province / territory | Type | Breakdown | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% GST | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 5% GST + 7% PST | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 5% GST + 7% RST | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 5% federal + 10% provincial | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 5% federal + 10% provincial | 15% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 5% federal + 9% provincial | 14% |
| Ontario | HST | 5% federal + 8% provincial | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 5% federal + 10% provincial | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 5% GST + 9.975% QST | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 5% GST + 6% PST | 11% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% GST | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% GST | 5% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% GST | 5% |
Recent changes
- April 1, 2025: Nova Scotia's HST decreased from 15% to 14% (provincial portion from 10% to 9%).
- 2026: BC paused a planned expansion of PST to accounting, architectural, engineering, geoscience, non-residential real estate and security services.
Rates by tax type
HST provinces
Ontario 13%, Nova Scotia 14%, New Brunswick 15%, Newfoundland and Labrador 15%, Prince Edward Island 15%.
GST + provincial tax
Quebec 5% GST + 9.975% QST (14.975%). British Columbia 5% GST + 7% PST (12%). Manitoba 5% GST + 7% RST (12%). Saskatchewan 5% GST + 6% PST (11%).
GST only
Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 5%.
Frequently asked questions
Did any Canadian sales tax rates change in 2026?
No. As of October 9, 2026, all provincial and territorial sales tax rates are the same as at the start of 2026. The most recent rate change was Nova Scotia's HST cut from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025.
What is the federal GST rate?
5%, charged in every province and territory, either on its own or as part of HST.
All rates and amounts on this page are taken from official government sources, including the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec and provincial and territorial finance ministries. Last verified October 9, 2026.