How much tax refund i get if i'm non resident visitor to canada.?

Question

I'm on business visa in Canada for a meeting. I'm planning to purchase an item of 500$ + taxes here. I heard that i will get all the tax refunded at the airport when i go back after two months.Will I , i went to this site

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/gst-tps/rbts/vstrs/frgncnvntn/hw_clc-eng.html

to get more information but it was hard to interpret over there how much rebate will i get or what do they mean by short term accommodation.

well i'm in Ontario state

Answer 1

The Refund Program has been cancelled.

Why, when? Follow the link given below.

Answer 2

Travelers to Canada can no longer receive a refund on the GST for items purchases while in Canada.  The refund program was cancelled a while ago.

Answer 3

You should be entitled to the G.S.T, which is 5%. I believe you need to show proof of purchase, and (on some occasions) the actual goods themselves.

Answer 4

If it is an item that is for export, in other words not for use within Canada, then yes, you can file for a refund.  It isn't issued at the airport, but I believe you have to have something signed at customs to show it left the country.  The amount will be the GST of 5%.