Canada Revenue Agency has released a GST/HST Info Sheet (#GI-072) regarding the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in Ontario and British Columbia, which occurred on July 1, 2010. Included in the announcement is news that effective September 1, 2010 a point-of-sale exemption equal to the 8% provincial portion of the HST will be provided on eligible purchases. In the interim refunds can be obtained by submitting receipts to the Ontario Ministry of Revenue.