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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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New Wave of Outrage as Federal Agents Shoot Two People in Portland Amid Minneapolis Protests

                    FBI assumes control in Minnesota ICE killing; Border Patrol shooting rocks Portland.

Protests in Minneapolis intensified this week after the fatal shooting of 37‑year‑old Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, an incident that has sparked national scrutiny and deepened tensions between federal and local authorities. As demonstrators gathered for vigils and marches, news broke that two more people were shot and wounded by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, further inflaming public anger and raising questions about the expanding scope of federal immigration operations.

According to Portland police, a man and a woman were hospitalized after being shot during a targeted vehicle stop conducted by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Federal officials said the driver attempted to use the vehicle as a weapon, prompting an agent to fire what they described as a defensive shot. Local authorities have not yet released the victims’ names or conditions.

The Portland shooting occurred just one day after Good was killed in Minneapolis, where federal officials claim she also attempted to run over officers—an account disputed by state authorities and community members. The FBI has taken control of the Minneapolis investigation, a move that Minnesota officials say has sidelined them and heightened public distrust.

As both cities grapple with the fallout, activists and local leaders are calling for greater transparency, independent investigations, and a halt to federal immigration enforcement actions until the circumstances surrounding the shootings are fully understood. With tensions running high and protests spreading, the incidents have reignited a national debate over the use of force by federal immigration agencies and the oversight of their operations.


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