PATRICK BOBYN

KELOWNA – Budget BC 2026 tabled on February 17 contains numerous changes to provincial tax laws. Impacts of each shift continue to be assessed by businesspeople in Kelowna – the Kelowna Chamber is hosting a panel discussion with Q&A on Tuesday March 24 to assist understanding of the new taxes.

Businesses that provide these services will need to register to collect and remit PST.

  • Accounting services, including bookkeeping and assurance services
  • Architectural services
  • Engineering and geoscience services
  • Non-residential real estate services, including trading services, rental property management services and strata management services
  • Security services, including private investigation services

Businesses, contractors, residents and municipal/regional governments are impacted by these changes. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/tax-updates/budget-changes

We’ll also examine ramifications of the recent land claim decisions and impacts on property ownership.

Heather Weber, CPA, CGA, Partner, MNP Indirect Tax Services Group

Sharon Singh, Co-Head Indigenous and Environmental Practices, McMillan LLP

Gary Stuttard, Strata Advisor, Interior – Condominium Home Owners Association (CHOA)

The panel discussion is open to Chamber members and non-members.
WHERE: Kelowna Events Centre, 2041 Harvey Avenue

WHEN: Tuesday March 24. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION: Required: www.kelownachamber/events

COST: Chamber Members: $25 per person. Non-members: $30 per person.
Pay online when registering.

Patrick Bobyn is the new President of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce