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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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Toronto Greenlights Bigger Apartment Buildings Near Transit to Tackle Housing Crunch

 

Toronto is set to see a major shift in its skyline and housing supply, as the Ontario government has approved changes to the city’s official plan that will allow for significantly taller and denser apartment buildings near 120 major transit stations.

The move is designed to help the city accommodate more than 1.5 million additional homes over the next 25 years, while making it easier for residents to live close to reliable public transit. Under the updated rules, high-rise towers will be permitted “as of right” in certain areas, alongside mid-rise and low-rise multiplexes in surrounding neighbourhoods.

Mayor Olivia Chow called the plan a bold step toward addressing Toronto’s housing crisis, noting that building near transit will also help reduce traffic congestion and cut commute times. Housing Minister Rob Flack emphasized that the changes will speed up construction, create thousands of jobs, and align with the province’s multi-billion-dollar transit expansion program.

While some transit station areas remain under review, the approved framework marks one of the most significant housing policy shifts in Toronto’s recent history — aiming to pair rapid transit access with much-needed housing growth.


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