News Release

January 24, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Finance

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty today announced proposed amendments to the Excise Tax Act to provide an exemption from the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) for hospital parking for patients and visitors.

Interested parties may send their comments on the legislative proposals by February 24, 2014 to consultationHP-SH2014@fin.gc.ca or to:

Tax Policy Branch
Department of Finance
140 O’Connor Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0G5

• The Government of Canada is proposing legislative amendments that would provide an exemption from the GST/HST for hospital parking for patients and visitors.
• This tax break for Canadians builds on the Government’s record of support for families, students, seniors and pensioners, workers, and persons with disabilities. It also complements actions taken by the Government since 2006 to provide tax relief and other support to individuals faced with medical expenses.
• Comments on the legislative proposals may be submitted to the Department of Finance until February 24, 2014.

• Legislative Proposals and Explanatory Notes Relating to the Excise Tax Act
• Frequently Asked Questions: GST/HST Relief for Hospital Parking

Marie Prentice
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Finance
613-996-7861

Jack Aubry
Media Relations
Department of Finance
613-996-8080