Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

Canada’s drug price control undercuts US innovation, critics say

Although United States and Canada reached an agreement to scrap Ottawa’s Digital Services Tax, estimated to cost U.S. companies $1 billion annually, a much larger and ongoing dispute over drug prices is getting less attention.

Companies caught in digital services tax crossfire as CRA won't issue refunds

DST was rescinded by press release, but Canada Revenue Agency says refunds will have to wait until legislation formally repealed. Read on

Canada's Digital Tax U-Turn: A Thorny Path to Trade Accord

Canada's Digital Tax U-Turn: A Thorny Path to Trade Accord Canada has shelved its proposed digital service tax on U.S. tech companies, aiming to smooth trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump. Yet, tensions over Canada's agriculture policies, specifically its supply management system, remain a significant obstacle in discussions.Despite political ease in abandoning the tax, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces complex challenges…

CRA wants a law passed before issuing digital services tax refunds

Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for Ottawa to pass new legislation before they can get their refund, the Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed.