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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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Jesse Jackson: A Legacy of Courage and Conviction Ends at 84

Jesse Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad, advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues from voting rights and job opportunities to education and health care.

Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential figures of the American civil rights movement, has died at the age of 84. A protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson dedicated more than six decades to advancing racial equality, economic justice, and voting rights. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by loved ones. 

Jackson’s activism began in the 1960s, where he emerged as a powerful voice for justice and later became a two-time Democratic presidential candidate, breaking barriers for future generations of Black political leaders. Over the years, he continued to champion human rights globally and remained a steadfast advocate despite significant health challenges, including a diagnosis of progressive supranuclear palsy. 

His passing marks the end of an era, but his impact endures through the countless lives he touched and the movements he helped shape.

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