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Goods and Services Tax

Canadian taxation

Also known as: GST

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history of Canada

In Canada: The administration of Brian Mulroney, 1984–93
…a highly unpopular (and visible) tax on goods and services (GST). In December 1992 Canada signed the multilateral North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the United States and Mexico.
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sales tax

In sales tax: Sales and excise taxes in various countries
…Quebec levy a VAT (the goods and services tax, or GST), while nearly all other provinces impose retail sales taxes.
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