Ford urges Carney to extend federal gas tax cut beyond Labour Day or make it permanent
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on the federal government to extend the current suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until at least 2027. Ford argues the extension is necessary to provide relief to Canadians facing high costs of living and economic uncertainty.
Why it matters
The decision impacts national inflation management and household purchasing power, highlighting ongoing political tension regarding federal tax policy and cost-of-living relief.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to extend the federal excise tax cut on gasoline and diesel, which is set to expire on Labour Day.
In a letter posted to X on Friday , Ford urged Carney to extend the suspension until at least Jan. 1, 2027, or even make it permanent.
“The suspension, which is due to expire in one month after September 7, has provided much-needed relief to people struggling with the rising cost of living and ongoing economic uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs,” the Premier stated in the letter.
“I am urging you to extend the suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline and diesel until at least January 1, 2027. The federal government could also match Ontario’s ambition to lower costs by making the suspension permanent.”
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