12/12/2025
This info is a repost from an RMT group- I urge everyone to sign this petition. The HST exemption for RMT services has been talked about for years - looks like progress🤞
Please see the details below:
"Advocacy Update - HST Private Member's Bill
This week, a Private Member's Bill supporting HST exemption for Ontario RMTs was introduced, a direct result of RMTAO advocacy and member efforts this past year, notably at our October 2025 Queen's Park Day.
MPP France Gélinas, the NDP Health Critic, introduced the Massage Therapy Tax Act, 2025. Under this Act, the Minister of Health is mandated to take every necessary measure, including introducing legislation, to bring the tax treatment of massage therapy services provided by Ontario RMTs into alignment with the tax treatment of services provided by other practitioners.
The Bill has already passed its first reading, marking an exciting first step. While additional readings are required for it to proceed, this early success is an important step forward, thanks to our advocacy efforts.
To increase support for the Bill as it goes through the legislative process, MPP Gélinas has created a petition to support the removal of HST from massage therapy services. We encourage you to sign this petition and share it widely with your networks to support the Bill's success.
Sign the petition now : https://francegelinas.ca/remove-the-hst-from-massage-therapy-services-retirez-la-tvh-des-services-de-massotherapeutes/
MPP Gélinas also shared a press release today to increase awareness of and support for this issue. This would be a great resource to share to help spread the word.
Access the press release : https://www.ontariondp.ca/news/mpp-g-linas-calls-hst-be-removed-treatments-delivered-registered-massage-therapists
This is an important and encouraging step in our efforts towards HST exemption. This was made possible due to the support of members who have continued to bring this issue forward, as well as the culmination of continuous advocacy efforts by the RMTAO.
We will provide you with updates as soon as they become available.
To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario: / À l’Assemblée législative de l’ Ontario : WHEREAS massage therapy is a regulated profession in Ontario used to manage pain, rehabilitate injuries, and improve mental and physical well-being; and, / ALORS QUE la massothérapie est une profession régle...