The City is pleased to participate in the ongoing GST break. During this period, we will not charge GST on qualifying goods and services sold at City-owned establishments, including:
- City restaurants
- recreation centres
- golf courses
- pitch & putts
- City Hall
- the gift shop at Burnaby Village Museum
What qualifies for the GST break?
According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the GST break applies to the following items: * (certain restrictions apply)
- food and beverages
- restaurants, catering, and other food or drink establishments
- children's clothing and footwear
- children's diapers
- children's car seats
- children's toys
- jigsaw puzzles
- video game consoles, controllers, and physical video games
- physical books and printed newspapers
- Christmas and similar decorative trees
When does the GST break apply?
The GST break applies to all qualifying purchases made between December 14, 2024 and February 15, 2025.
*See https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/child-and-family-benefits/gst-hst-holiday-tax-break.html for a complete list of restrictions.