August 08, 2006
As of July 1, 2006, the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) rates in Canada were reduced to 6% and 14%, respectively. The rates had been at 7% GST on most goods and services consumed in Canada, and 15% HST for the participating provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
The following link to the Canada Revenue Agency online provides GST/HST Rate Reduction Info Sheets and GST/HST Rate Reduction Questions and Answers.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/agency/budget/2006/gstrateqa-e.html