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Alberta Holds Off Fuel Tax Relief | Toronto News
Alberta’s government is holding off on reinstating its fuel tax despite soaring gas prices, as federal opposition leader Pierre Poilievre pushes for a longer pause—until 2027—to save Canadians around $1,000 per household. Alberta’s own relief program, once tied to oil prices, was replaced with a one-time $100 rebate that only a third of eligible residents have claimed. Finance officials say they’re monitoring oil prices but won’t commit to new aid yet, citing flaws in the old system and higher-than-expected revenues. The federal government estimates its own tax pause would save families $124…
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