Estx̱wáy̓usem
Finance
GST Exemptions
on Energy Bills
Register today and save money!
Eligible Nation Members can save on their energy bills by applying for a BC Hydro or FortisBC GST exemption. Members may receive a refund from past energy bills and will be exempt from paying GST in the future.
To be eligible for either exemption:
- You must live on-reserve and have a status card.
- You must be the primary BC Hydro or FortisBC account holder.
- The primary account holder(s) must be the person named on the status card.
Please note that this service is not offered by the Nation and therefore staff cannot assist with the process. You must contact BC Hydro and FortisBC directly.
- Call their customer service line at 1-800-224-9376 Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm or Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Send a copy of your status card by email to scan@bchydro.com or by mail to PO Box 8910, Vancouver, BC V6B 4X3.
- More information is available on BC Hydro’s website.
BC Hydro can credit up to two years of GST payments for eligible customers.
- Call their natural gas head office at 1-888-224-2710 Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm or their electricity head office at 1-866-436-7847 Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
- Email a copy of your status card to customerservice@fortisBC.com.
Please contact Fortis BC to determine if they can issue a refund. If they cannot, or to request a GST refund for periods longer than two years, follow the process outlined on the Canada Revenue Agency’s website.
Nation Updates
Letter from Nexwsxwníw̓ntm ta Úxwumixw | Update on Squamish Nation Distribution Program
To the Squamish People, The Squamish Nation Council is pleased to announce approval for a special payment, again this year, ahead of the holidays.
2024 Office Holiday Closure
Squamish Nation offices will be closed for the holidays starting on Friday, December 20, 2024 and they will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Regular programs and services may not be running, but there are still many supports available to Members in need. Please reach out if you need support.
