For those of you who have ever dealt with Government regulations and have tried to sort out what they mean, it is a migraine in itself.
We will save you the pain and agony and summarize it simple. Products like MRE Star and Wise Company Freeze Dried Foods are now classified as "Basic Groceries" and are tax exempt. This is due to the level of preparation required to be able to prepare the meals. Foods such as chips, Bars, or other snack foods are subject to GST/PST as they can be eaten right out of the package.