05/02/2025
đź§ľ Raise the GST Threshold:
Support Canadian Small Businesses
Sign the petition to urge the Government of Canada to update the outdated $30,000 GST reporting threshold for small businesses.
📉 What's the issue?
The current GST/HST registration threshold of $30,000 hasn’t been updated since 1991—over 30 years ago. In today’s economy, that’s the equivalent of earning less than $62,000. This outdated threshold forces countless small business owners, freelancers, artists, and micro-entrepreneurs to register for GST far too early, adding unnecessary paperwork, costs, and stress just to stay afloat.
đź’ˇ Why does this matter?
Inflation has doubled the cost of living since 1991, but the threshold hasn’t budged.
Small businesses are being penalized for modest success, while large corporations dodge taxes and exploit loopholes.
Updating the threshold would empower more Canadians to grow their businesses and reinvest in their communities.
🛠️ What needs to happen?
Increase the GST threshold from $30,000 to at least $60,000 in line with inflation.
Commit to regular reviews and adjustments every 5 years.
Provide clearer exemptions and support for low-income entrepreneurs navigating the tax system.
✍️ Add your voice.
Every signature counts. By signing this petition, you're standing up for:
Fair treatment of Canada’s small business owners
Tax policies that reflect today’s reality
A healthier, more inclusive economy
Petition to Raise the $30,000 GST/HST Threshold for Self-Employed Canadians