Conservatives to Seek Vote on Fuel Tax Relief in House
The Conservative Party is calling on Liberal MPs to support its upcoming motion that would seek further cuts to fuel taxes, which the party says will be tabled in the House of Commons next week. “Conservatives are calling on Liberal MPs to support our motion to cut diesel taxes, produce more fuel in Canada and […]
TL;DR
- Conservatives are asking Liberal MPs to support a motion to cut fuel taxes.
- The motion proposes eliminating federal taxes on diesel sales until July 1, 2027.
- It also calls for ending the industrial carbon price and Clean Fuel Regulations.
- The goal is to close the diesel price gap with the United States within five years.
- As of September 28, diesel cost approximately 24 cents more per litre in Canada than the U.S. average.