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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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Alberta Teachers Overwhelmingly Reject Contract, Provincewide Strike Looms

 


Alberta is bracing for its first provincewide teachers’ strike in decades after nearly 90 per cent of educators voted to reject the government’s latest contract offer. The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), representing more than 51,000 teachers across public, Catholic, and francophone schools, confirmed that the strike is set to begin on October 6.

The rejected deal included a 12 per cent wage increase over four years, a promise to hire 3,000 new teachers and 1,500 educational assistants by 2028, and government coverage of COVID-19 vaccine costs for teachers. Despite these provisions, ATA president Jason Schilling said the offer failed to address classroom realities, including overcrowding and underfunding.

The strike is expected to disrupt learning for more than 700,000 students across 2,500 schools. The government expressed disappointment, with Finance Minister Nate Horner questioning whether the union leadership truly reflected members’ priorities. Premier Danielle Smith is expected to address the issue in the coming days.

Parents and school boards are now preparing for widespread disruptions, while the ATA has signaled it remains open to further negotiations if the province returns with a stronger proposal.


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