As of September 18, 2026, British Columbia announced a temporary pause on the planned expansion of provincial sales tax on professional services. Originally, the plan was to tax accounting and bookkeeping, architectural, geoscientist and engineering services, non-residential real estate commissions and services, and security and private investigation services beginning October 1, 2026. However, the government cited the ongoing trade war as adding onto the economic pressure many businesses would be facing as the reason for the temporary pause. More information may be found here.
Note, however, the Budget also planned for an end on the exemption on items used in making or repairing clothing (e.g., fabrics, yarn, thread, etc.) as well as any service related to clothing and footwear (except basic laundry services). These items and services will still be taxable from October 1, 2026, onward.
