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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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Strike on Gaza Journalists Sparks Global Outcry Over Press Freedom

 

                        Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalists killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City Monday.

A deadly Israeli airstrike targeting a tent near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza has killed six journalists, including prominent Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al-Sharif. The attack, which occurred during intensified bombardments in eastern Gaza City, marks one of the deadliest incidents for media personnel since the war began in October 2023.

Among the victims were Al Jazeera reporters Mohammed Qreiqeh and photojournalists Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, Moamen Aliwa, and freelance journalist Mohammed Al-Khaldi. The Israeli military confirmed it had targeted Al-Sharif, alleging ties to Hamas—a claim strongly denied by Al Jazeera and press freedom organizations.

The strike has drawn condemnation from international watchdogs, including Reporters Without Borders and the UN Human Rights Office, which labeled the killings a “grave breach of international humanitarian law”. Critics argue the attack reflects a broader pattern of targeting journalists under the guise of counterterrorism.

As Israel signals plans to expand its offensive in Gaza City, the deaths of these journalists have intensified calls for accountability and protection of media workers in conflict zones.

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