2026-02-03 · Council decision · Housing
Council called for GST/HST removal on qualifying new primary-residence purchases up to $1.5 million
Council approved a motion asking the federal and provincial governments to remove GST and HST from newly built or substantially renovated homes bought from a builder as a primary residence in Ontario up to $1.5 million.
Approvedintergovernmental request
Primary evidence
Town of Whitby — Whitby Council Highlights - February 2026 ↗
Town of Whitby — Whitby Council Highlights - February 2026 ↗
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The vote direction applies to the exact motion described above. A vote on an amendment, referral, deferral or procedural question is not treated as a vote on the underlying policy unless the official record supports that interpretation.