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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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Ontario Blocks Peel Teacher Layoffs After Taking Over School Board

 

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra speaks at an announcement at a school in Ottawa, on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.


Ontario has stepped in to take control of the Peel District School Board, stopping a plan that would have resulted in 60 teachers losing their jobs and disrupted learning for more than a thousand students.

Provincial Oversight Triggered by Concerns

The province moved to assume control after identifying ongoing issues with the board’s financial management and governance. Education officials described the layoffs as an urgent concern that required immediate intervention to protect classroom stability across Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon.

Part of a Wider Pattern

Peel is now one of several Ontario school boards placed under provincial supervision as the government responds to what it describes as systemic challenges in board operations. Another board, the York Catholic District School Board, has been asked to justify why it should not face similar action.

What This Means for Students and Staff

By halting the layoffs, the province aims to maintain staffing levels and minimize disruption for students. The move highlights growing tension between school boards and the provincial government over funding, planning, and long-term stability.


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