The participating provinces harmonized their provincial sales tax with the GST to implement the harmonized sales tax (HST) in those provinces.
Here is the breakdown of the HST rates for participating provinces:
Breakdown of HST rates on or after April 1, 2013
| Province | HST Rate | Federal Part | Provincial Part |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | 13% | 5% | 8% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 13% | 5% | 8% |
| Nova Scotia | 15% | 5% | 10% |
| Ontario | 13% | 5% | 8% |
| Prince Edward Island | 14% | 5% | 9% |