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2025-26 GST/HST Seminar Series #6: Real Property Construction (Apartment Buildings)

January 27, 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EST

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Are you aware of the various construction-related GST/HST rules?

Do you know about self-assessment obligations?

Do you want to learn about claiming all eligible GST/HST amounts?

If so, you should attend this Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) GST/HST Presentation. You will hear directly from CRA’s GST/HST Headquarters employee, who has 35 years of experience working in GST/HST programs. The presentation will review the various GST/HST obligations and entitlements that occur during the construction phases of multiple-unit residential complexes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Introduction to Multiple-Unit Residential Complexes (i.e., Apartment Buildings)
  • Discuss Input Tax Credits
  • Understand Self-assessment Obligations
  • Review Rebates

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Definitions
  • Claiming Input Tax Credits
  • Substantial Completion
  • Self-assessment
  • GST/HST Rebate for Purpose-Built Rental Housing (PBRH)
  • Reference Materials

WHO WILL BENEFIT:

This presentation is designed for various groups, including those working in municipalities, not-for-profit sectors (Charities & Non-Profit Organizations), and for-profit sectors. It is intended for “builders” as defined for GST/HST purposes, tax practitioners, and those who may be responsible for an organization’s GST/HST or real property transactions. Attendees will learn how to help ensure that an organization complies with GST/HST obligations, and is accurately claiming back all eligible GST/HST amounts.

 

PRESENTER: Michael Monk

Michael Monk has been with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for 35 years.  During that time, he has worked extensively with GST/HST. 

Michael’s current role in CRA’s Ottawa Headquarters (HQ) is with the HQ—GST/HST and Digital Compliance Directorate, where he has managed CRA’s National GST/HST Presentations and Outreach services for the last nine years.

Michael was a Team Leader and Senior Technical Interpretations Analyst for 12 years in GST/HST Rulings, Legislative Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Branch. He spent additional years in other GST/HST roles within the Compliance Programs Branch. Michael also worked as a CRA Facilitator over a 20-year period, developing training courses and facilitating many GST/HST Legislation and Audit Courses for hundreds of CRA staff.  

Michael has several years of acquired GST/HST knowledge and experience, having worked with a multitude of GST/HST issues across many sectors and business lines.  He has participated in several conferences, preparing and delivering GST/HST presentations nationally to a variety of accounting and industry associations.  

Michael has volunteered with several community and school groups over the years. He has also served as Director on the Board of a large charity and on CRA’s Employee Assistance Program Committee.      

 

PLEASE NOTE: The GST/HST Seminar Series is live only. The sessions will NOT be recorded and made available.

A full refund for webinars will be given if cancellation is received within 24 hours of purchase. No refund will be given after 24 hours before the webinar start time.