Sales tax rates by province (2026)
| Province or territory | GST or HST | PST, RST or QST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta, NWT, Nunavut, Yukon | GST 5% | None | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST 5% | PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST 5% | RST 7% | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST 5% | PST 6% | 11% |
| Quebec | GST 5% | QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Ontario | HST 13% | Included | 13% |
| Nova Scotia | HST 14% | Included | 14% |
| New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI | HST 15% | Included | 15% |
Source: Canada Revenue Agency, GST/HST and PST rates. Provincial sales taxes are run by the provinces and have their own exemptions.
How to calculate it
Remove tax: price ÷ (1 + total rate)
Example, Ontario: $113 ÷ 1.13 = $100 before HST
Worked example
A $100 purchase in Ontario costs $113 with 13% HST. In British Columbia it is $112 ($5 GST and $7 PST), in Quebec $114.98 ($5 GST and $9.98 QST), and in Alberta $105.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HST in Ontario?
13%, made up of the 5% federal part and an 8% provincial part.
What is the sales tax in BC?
5% GST plus 7% PST, 12% in total on most goods.
How do I remove HST from a price?
Divide by 1.13 in Ontario (or 1.15, 1.14 in other HST provinces). $113 includes $13 HST on $100.
Which provinces have no provincial sales tax?
Alberta and the three territories charge only the 5% GST.
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Last updated October 2026.