US EditionNewfoundland and Labrador to end controversial tax on sugary drinks
- Premier John Hogan announced on May 12, 2025, that Newfoundland and Labrador will repeal the 20-cent-per-litre tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
- The sugar tax, introduced in September 2022 to reduce excess sugar consumption, faced criticism for increasing the cost of living and was expected to raise about $9 million annually.
- Opposition Leader Tony Wakeham welcomed the repeal, arguing the tax worsened affordability and stating, "It hasn't worked" since its inception.
- Hogan emphasized that affordability is a key government concern and has formally contacted Finance Minister Siobhan Coady to request the repeal of the sugar tax, noting that reversing the measure will require time to navigate legislative processes and coordinate with retailers.
- The government will scrap the sugar tax and expand shingles vaccine access to residents 50 and older, reflecting a broader focus on addressing affordability and health.
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Newly minted Premier John Hogan says he'll axe controversial sugar tax
Newfoundland and Labrador's newest premier says he's cutting a controversial tax that was meant to deter people from buying sweetened beverages — a move he says is motivated by public concerns about affordability.
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Premier Hogan promises to axe sugar tax on first day in House of Assembly
The House of Assembly reopened today for the spring sitting with a new premier and shuffled cabinet at the helm. On his first day, Premier Hogan promised to repeal the sugar tax, but it’s not clear exactly when that will happen. NTV’s Bailey Howard has the story.
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