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e-6753 (Taxation)

E-petition
Initiated by Nicole Vasconcelos from OLIVER, British Columbia

Original language of petition: English

Petition to the Government of Canada

Whereas:
  • Registered Massage Therapists (RMTs) are licensed and regulated like other health professionals, but they are still not exempt from GST/HST under the Excise Tax Act;
  • RMTs are part of the CCHPBC - College of Complimentary Health of BC, we are regulated by the government, along with Chiropractic Doctors, Doctors of Acupuncture & TCM, and Naturopath Doctors. Registered massage therapists are the only ones not GST exempt. - All other members are GST exempt;
  • Registered massage therapy is recognized as a medical service by healthcare professionals and insurers and RMTs are authorized to direct bill private and Provincial insurance companies;
  • Failure to remove the GST creates double standards and inequity in the professions regulated by the colleges and recognized by the province. It also contributes to financial barriers for providers and patients alike; and
  • Unregistered massage services (e.g., spa treatments, and unregulated massage clinics) should remain taxable, but regulated RMT services should not.
We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to add Registered Massage Therapy to the GST /HST exemption and excise GST/HST on all RMT services across Canada.
Open for signature
August 27, 2025, at 9:26 a.m. (EDT)
Closed for signature
December 25, 2025, at 9:26 a.m. (EDT)
Photo - Brad Vis
Mission—Matsqui—Abbotsford
Conservative Caucus
British Columbia