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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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Tensions Rise as Smith’s Alberta Next Tour Concludes in Calgary

 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces proposed changes to several pieces of democratic process legislation in Edmonton on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.


Premier Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel wrapped up its cross-province tour Monday night with a fiery town hall in Calgary, where more than 1,100 people gathered to debate the province’s future direction.

The panel, launched earlier this year following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s federal election win, has been consulting Albertans on six proposals aimed at increasing provincial autonomy. These include creating an Alberta-run pension plan, establishing a provincial police force, and taking greater control over immigration.

While the Calgary crowd largely supported the proposals in straw polls, the event was marked by moments of sharp dissent. A high school student criticizing government policy had his microphone cut off, sparking backlash from attendees. Heated exchanges also broke out among audience members, underscoring the deep divisions over Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa.

Despite the tension, Smith emphasized that some proposals may move forward without a referendum, while others could be put directly to voters. The panel will now review feedback from the tour and an upcoming telephone town hall before deciding next steps.

The Calgary meeting capped a summer of often boisterous gatherings across the province, reflecting both strong support for greater autonomy and growing frustration with federal-provincial relations.


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