Facing abysmal polling on affordability and relentless attacks over the cost of living, the Carney government panicked in early 2026. The result was a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax, lasting only from April to September 2026. This measure was widely panned by policy experts as a desperate, short-term band-aid designed entirely to buy time before the winter, doing absolutely nothing to address the structural causes of inflation or energy dependence.
The Six-Month Band-Aid: The Fuel Tax Suspension and Long-Term Failure
Filed August 23, 2026