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Fuel Taxes

2026-04-27 Sitting 111 Showing 1–1 of 1

A debate where the Conservatives criticized the government for not doing enough to lower fuel taxes and help Canadians with affordability. The Liberals mostly talked about other things.

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Carol Anstey

Conservative 2:10 p.m.

“The other guy's relief plan is weak. I demand the government remove all fuel taxes all year. I want voters to credit my party for their savings.”

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Mr. Speaker, Canadians are feeling the pressure every time they pull up to the pump, and they are not getting the relief that they were promised. The Prime Minister claims affordability is a priority, but his plan only scrapped a fraction of fuel taxes for a fraction of the year, leaving Canadians still paying almost 15% more than the Americans because of high taxes and a weak dollar. In Newfoundland and Labrador, families are already stretched thin, paying more at the pump, more for groceries and more to heat their homes. Conservatives are calling for real relief: the removal of federal gas and diesel taxes for the rest of the year, including the GST on fuel. That would mean up to 25¢ per litre in savings, about $20 every time a family fills up and over $1,200 this year. At a time when Statistics Canada reports the worst food inflation in the G7, Canadians should not have to choose between buying groceries and filling their tanks. Conservatives will keep fighting to lower costs and deliver the real results Canadians are still waiting for.

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