B.C. to bring in legislation to end its carbon tax on consumers starting April 1
- British Columbia's government says it will table legislation on Monday that eliminates the consumer carbon tax in the province starting April 1.
- The government expects fuel sellers and natural gas retailers to make every effort to ensure that their customers are not charged the carbon tax on purchases as of April 1.
- Premier David Eby said eliminating the tax will support people who have less money, as the tax has been in place since 2008 and getting rid of it leaves a $1.5-billion hole in the provincial budget.
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Abolition of the carbon tax: a shock to the pump on April 1st
On April 1st, Quebec will be an even more distinct company. The price of gasoline and diesel will fall by about 20 cents per litre across Canada, except in Quebec. Even with the pump discount that applies to border regions, motorists are likely to experience a shock.
BC to Bring in Legislation to End Its Carbon Tax on Consumers Starting April 1
British Columbia’s government says it will table legislation on Monday that eliminates the consumer carbon tax in the province. It says in a statement that the tax will be removed April 1, and it is notifying fuel sellers and natural gas retailers now so they stop collecting the tax as of that date. B.C. Premier David Eby said earlier this month that the province would kill the consumer tax after Prime Minister Mark Carney made the same announce…
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