Poilievre Calls for ‘Fuel Tax Holiday’ Between Victoria Day and Labour Day

Published on May 16, 2024

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to suspend all taxes on gasoline and diesel between Victoria Day on May 19 and Labour Day on Sept. 2 to help Canadians save money and retain their summer vacations amid high inflation. Speaking to reporters in Vancouver, Mr. Poilievre said many families could be forced to cancel their summer vacation plans due to the rising cost of living, noting the record number of visits to food banks across the country. “The vast majority of Canadians are struggling just to eat, heat and house themselves. A vacation is not even in the cards. And when they show up at the pumps to gas up if they do go on a family vacation, they’re forced to pay $2 a litre here in British Columbia. It’s not much better anywhere else,” Mr. Poilievre said....

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