In Canada, marijuana is GST/HST taxable

[Gail]

This came this morning from the federal government:

Quote:

Application of GST/HST to medical marihuana

The Excise Tax Act contains provisions that zero-rate (tax at the rate of 0%) a broad range of drugs that are

regulated under federal legislation. Federally-regulated consumer drugs are generally zero-rated if a prescription is

required before they can be sold to a consumer. On the other hand, federally-regulated drugs that may be

purchased by a consumer without a prescription are generally subject to GST/HST.

Marihuana is regulated as a controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). The

Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, made under the CDSA, provide that dried marihuana may, for medical

purposes, be sold without a prescription to a consumer who is the holder of an “authorization to possess”.

Accordingly, dried marihuana that is purchased by a consumer in accordance with the Marihuana Medical Access

Regulations is not acquired pursuant to a prescription and, therefore, is not zero-rated but subject to GST/HST

at the applicable rate.

I wonder if they are hoping that drug dealers will register with them. I'm not even sure where a person goes (with permit in hand) to buy his drugs.

[Dr. Shane]

Where is this marijuana grown and processed that is being sold for medical purposes?

[Gail]

Ask them.

[Dottie]

I guess if you don't know where to buy it, either you don't want it or you don't "need" it.

[skyblue888]

I know you can buy it for medical purposes in B.C.

I don't know about the other provinces.