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The Gas Tax Holiday Ends in 24 Days — Here's the Real Math on What You'll Save

  Published August 14, 2026 Ottawa's fuel excise tax suspension shuts off September 7. Here's what it's actually been worth at the pump, what changes the next morning, and who should plan a fill-up before Labour Day. The Countdown The federal fuel excise tax returns to full rate on September 8, 2026 — that's 24 days from today. Prices reset to their pre-April 20 rate the moment the clock hits midnight. If you've noticed gas feeling a little less painful since spring, that wasn't your imagination. On April 20, 2026, Ottawa suspended the federal fuel excise tax — 10 cents a litre off gasoline, 4 cents off diesel — as Middle East oil-supply disruptions pushed pump prices toward $2 a litre in some cities. The suspension, passed as part of Bill C-30, has been running for nearly four months. It ends September 7, inclusive. On September 8, the tax comes right back. What the holiday actually saved you The headline number — 10 cents a litre on gas — undersells it sligh...
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Diplomatic Dance: Carney and Trump Meet Without Major Shifts

 

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump met at the White House for their first face-to-face discussion since Carney’s election victory. While the meeting was expected to address key issues such as trade and military cooperation, no significant breakthroughs or conflicts emerged.  

Trump reiterated his controversial stance on Canada potentially becoming the 51st U.S. state, calling it a “beautiful marriage,” but Carney firmly dismissed the idea, stating that Canada is “never for sale”. The leaders also touched on trade negotiations, with Carney emphasizing that the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) would serve as a foundation for future discussions.  

Despite Trump’s continued tariffs on Canadian goods, the meeting remained cordial, with both leaders agreeing to further talks in the coming months. While no major policy shifts were announced, the meeting set the stage for ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

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