Today’s announcement by the USTR confirms our longstanding concern that the digital services tax is damaging our most lucrative trading partnership.
The imposition of a retroactive discriminatory digital services tax by the federal government will not only make life more expensive…
The government has moved one step closer to implementing this discriminatory and damaging digital services tax (DST) via Bill C-59.
On June 6, 2024, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the…
The Government of Canada appears to be moving forward with its plan to unilaterally impose a retroactive and discriminatory digital services tax (DST) in contravention of prevailing international tax principles.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Canada, Canada-America Business Council, Information Technology Industry Council, and the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC), has addressed an urgent letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland.
Your next online purchase, ride share, meal delivery, or vacation could soon cost even more now that the Digital Service Tax is implemented.
On September 8, 2023, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s addressed to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland regarding the Digital Services…
Digital commerce is a key driver of global economic growth. Yet Canada’s unilateral, discriminatory Digital Services Tax only adds to the headwinds facing Canadian businesses. As Canada prepares to welcome our closest ally, the Canadian Chamber urges the government to standstill on the Digital Services Tax Act, drop its retroactive application, and fully support the implementation of the G20/OECD two-pillar plan that has been agreed to by over 130 countries.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomes the opportunity to participate in Finance Canada’s consultations on Digital Services Tax (DST) legislation. The Chamber supports the modernization of Canada’s tax system. However, it is essential for our tax rules to remain aligned with global standards, including as it relates to DST.
