US EditionMark Carney kills the ‘carbon tax’ and gasoline prices tumble. Now what?
- The consumer carbon tax was reduced to zero on April 1, as signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney, causing gasoline prices to fall significantly in various provinces.
- GasBuddy reported the national average for regular unleaded gasoline dropped to $1.52 per litre on April 1 due to the tax change.
- Several cities, including Regina and Winnipeg, saw significant drops, with prices falling to around $1.31 per litre in Winnipeg from nearly $1.49 per litre prior.
- Premier Doug Ford described the consumer carbon tax as the ‘worst tax ever’ and called on retailers to ensure savings are passed on to consumers.
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Liberal Party press release promises a more affordable Canada
The Liberal Party has announced an initiative to “put money back into the pockets of Canadians” by cancelling the carbon tax, giving middle-class families a tax cut, eliminating the Goods and Services Tax (GST), and expanding dental care.
Consumer Carbon Tax Gone: A Snapshot of Gas Prices Across the Country on April 1
The reduction of the consumer carbon tax to zero took effect on April 1, the same day it was set to increase by over 20 cents per litre. The fuel charge had added more than 17 cents to a litre of gasoline in some provinces. The change is the result of a directive Prime Minister Mark Carney signed last month, shortly after being sworn in. Carney, once a strong proponent for carbon pricing, pledged during the Liberal leadership campaign to remove …
Carney trumpets death of consumer carbon tax, Poilievre claims Liberals will let it live again
Liberal Leader Mark Carney touted the end of the consumer carbon tax during a campaign stop in Winnipeg on Tuesday morning, as his main political opponent suggested he'll revive the controversial policy if re-elected.
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