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GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases
GST/HST rebate for foreign convention sponsors
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Foreign convention sponsors may recover GST/HST paid on convention facility and related convention supplies. The program covers eligible foreign conventions and provides a rebate amount of up to 100% on the convention facility and most related supplies, with 50% for food, beverages, and catering.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Holding a foreign convention in Canada
- Purchasing convention facility and related convention supplies for the convention
Documents Needed
- Convention agenda, itinerary, or event program
- Copies of invoices or receipts showing GST/HST paid
- Complete hotel folio
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sponsors of foreign conventions
- Organizers of foreign conventions that are not registered for GST/HST
- Non-resident convention exhibitors that are not registered for GST/HST
Who is not eligible
- Organizers registered for GST/HST
- Conventions that are not foreign conventions
- Applicants whose tax was already paid or credited by a Canadian supplier
Eligible expenses
- Convention facility rental
- Related convention supplies
- Food, beverages, and catering supplies
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Entertainment
- Transportation, except chartered group transportation between convention-related locations
- Items or services charged separately from admission
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- The rebate claim is reviewed by the CRA after submission.
- Supporting documents must be provided with the claim.
- The claim may be denied if the required documents are missing.
- Only one rebate claim can be made per convention.
Frequently Asked Questions about the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases?
Foreign convention sponsors may recover GST/HST paid on convention facility and related convention supplies. The program covers eligible foreign conventions and provides a rebate amount of up to 100% on the convention facility and most related supplies, with 50% for food, beverages, and catering.
Who is eligible for the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases program?
To be eligible for the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases program, you must:
Foreign convention sponsor
Convention held in Canada
GST/HST paid on eligible purchases
What expenses are eligible under GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases?
Holding a foreign convention in Canada
Purchasing convention facility and related convention supplies for the convention
Who can I contact for more information about the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Where is the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases available?
The GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases program is available across Canada.
Is the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases a grant, loan, or tax credit?
GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases?
GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Sponsors of Foreign Conventions: What Is a Foreign Convention and Rebate for Purchases is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)