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Choosing a province: guides by province and territory
The province you choose shapes daily life: language at work, taxes, health plan, housing costs and the immigration routes available to you.
The table below brings together the key facts for each province and territory. Detailed province guides will follow.
The 13 provinces and territories at a glance
| Province / territory | Capital | Language(s) | Sales tax | Health insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | Quebec City | French (official language) | 14.975% (GST + QST) | RAMQ |
| Ontario | Toronto | English; French services in designated areas | 13% (HST) | OHIP |
| British Columbia | Victoria | English | 12% (GST + PST) | MSP |
| Alberta | Edmonton | English | 5% (GST only) | AHCIP |
| Manitoba | Winnipeg | English; French-speaking community in Saint-Boniface | 12% (GST + RST) | Manitoba Health |
| Saskatchewan | Regina | English | 11% (GST + PST) | Saskatchewan Health |
| New Brunswick | Fredericton | English and French (the only officially bilingual province) | 15% (HST) | New Brunswick Medicare |
| Nova Scotia | Halifax | English; Acadian communities | 14% (HST) | MSI |
| Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown | English; Acadian communities | 15% (HST) | Health PEI |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | St. John's | English | 15% (HST) | MCP |
| Yukon | Whitehorse | English and French | 5% (GST only) | YHCIP |
| Northwest Territories | Yellowknife | 11 official languages, including French | 5% (GST only) | NWT Health Care Plan |
| Nunavut | Iqaluit | Inuktut, English and French | 5% (GST only) | Nunavut Health Care Plan |
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Guides in this section
Questions this section answers
- Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia or Alberta: what are the practical differences?
- Where can I live and work in French?
- Which province has the lowest taxes?
Official sources
- GST/HST and PST rates calculator (Canada Revenue Agency)
- Current year federal and provincial tax rates (Canada Revenue Agency)
France vs Canada
Differences to know
Consumption tax
Business- France
- 20% VATOne standard rate nationwide (reduced rates for some goods).
- Canada
- 5% to 15%5% federal GST, plus a provincial tax or an HST depending on the province.
Takeaway: The rate depends on the customer's province: businesses often have to handle several rates.
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