Bedford Sherrard GST/HST Remission

Summary#

The Bedford Sherrard Remission Order: SI/2026-51 cancels certain federal sales tax charges and related interest owed by Bedford Sherrard. It forgives $7,357.10 in GST/HST for the 2015 tax year and the interest that accumulated between January 22, 2020 and March 24, 2022. The order was signed on September 25, 2026 and published on October 7, 2026.

What it does#

• Cancels (remits) GST/HST of $7,357.10 for the period January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
• Cancels (remits) all related interest that accrued from January 22, 2020 to March 24, 2022 in connection with that 2015 tax period.
• Uses the remission power under the Financial Administration Act, on the recommendation of the Minister of National Revenue, and applies to amounts under Part IX of the Excise Tax Act.
• Says the remission was granted because incorrect advice from the Canada Revenue Agency led to the additional tax and interest.

Who's affected#

• Directly: Bedford Sherrard — the order is specific to this named person or entity. The Gazette text does not say whether Bedford Sherrard is an individual or a business.
• Indirectly: taxpayers and tax advisers who are concerned about incorrect advice from the Canada Revenue Agency may find this order relevant as an example of how such errors can be corrected.

Why it matters#

• The named taxpayer will not have to pay (or will be reimbursed for) the extra $7,357.10 plus related interest caused by the agency’s error.
• It shows the government can use remission powers to fix collection mistakes made by tax officials.
• The decision is narrowly targeted and does not change tax law or create a general refund program for other taxpayers.