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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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Nordic Nations Push Back on Claims of Foreign Ships Near Greenland


Nordic officials have dismissed recent assertions that Chinese and Russian vessels have been operating around Greenland, calling the claims inconsistent with intelligence shared among regional partners. Diplomats familiar with Arctic security assessments say there has been no indication of such activity in the waters surrounding the island.

According to officials, any Russian naval presence in the Arctic has remained far from Greenland, concentrated instead in areas closer to Russia’s own territory. They also noted that no Chinese vessels or submarines have been detected in the region.

The disagreement highlights the growing geopolitical sensitivity of the Arctic, where shifting ice patterns and strategic interests have drawn increased global attention. Greenland, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, has become a focal point in discussions about security, resources, and influence in the far north.


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