Fitness tax credit: Should Canadians be able to claim workout expenses on our taxes?

by Erin Phelan | Apr 21, 2023 | Promote, Protect, Support

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Why are we not incentivizing Canadians to get active

by Erin Phelan | Apr 1, 2023 | Promote, Protect, Support

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The Physical Activity Crisis with Sara Hodson

by Erin Phelan | Nov 7, 2022 | Promote, Protect, Support

The relationship between Canadians and physical activity is in crisis. Staggering statistics illustrate the fact that over three quarters of Canadians are not getting enough exercise and the consequences on the health care system can not be denied. Sara Hodson,...

Opinion: Government erects stop sign on road to wellness with gym tax

by Erin Phelan | May 17, 2022 | Promote, Protect, Support

The Fitness Industry Council of Canada expresses its opposition to the expansion of the provincial sales tax to include gym memberships. Read the complete article here.

Gym closures eating away at physical, mental and business health, fitness interests say

by Erin Phelan | May 10, 2021 | Promote, Protect, Support

Fitness 360 women’s gym owner in Waterloo says she’ll likely shut down because of constant lockdowns Read the complete article here.

Ottawa being pushed to create a fitness tax credit

by etienne-dubois | Apr 12, 2021 | Promote, Protect, Support

The upcoming federal budget should include a tax credit for gym memberships to help Canadians improve their health, and to support fitness centres following the financial battering they’ve taken during the pandemic, says an industry group that’s backed by several of...