by The province is extending changes to tax credits for volunteer firefighters.
It says it’s making sure volunteer firefighters who responded to at least 20 per cent of emergency calls in 2021 will be eligible for a $500 refundable tax credit.
It’s also changing regulations to the Volunteer Firefighters and Ground Search and Rescue Tax Credit to waive the requirement for volunteer firefighters to attend 20 per cent of meetings and training sessions in person.
The rule did not apply to ground search and rescue workers, who will continue to be eligible for the credit as usual.
The change now applies for the 2020 and 2021 tax years.