Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this week the carbon tax would be exempt for three years on home heating oil. (Photo: Canadian Press)

By The Canadian Press

Provincial Politics

Saskatchewan and Alberta premiers ask for extension of carbon tax exemption

Oct 27, 2023 | 2:48 PM

REGINA, SK – Two of Canada’s Prairie premiers say Ottawa’s decision to exempt the carbon tax on heating oil fails to address affordability needs in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this week that the carbon tax would be exempt for three years on home heating oil, a move that largely helps those in Atlantic provinces as it is the primary source for home heating.

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Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe and Alberta premier Danielle Smith said the exemption should also be applied to natural gas, as the majority of people in the provinces use it to heat their homes.

Smith said she’s disturbed by the measure, adding it further creates a divide in the country. Moe meanwhile, said the exemption shows the carbon tax is making life less affordable.

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Trudeau said people in other provinces are to also benefit from the exemption.

(The Canadian Press)