A recent poll by Leger, commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), reveals that 70% of Canadians support a carbon tax exemption on propane and natural gas for farmers. The findings come as MPs debate Bill C-234, which seeks to extend the carbon tax exemption to these essential farm fuels.“The poll is clear: the vast majority of Canadians want the government to get farmers relief from the carbon tax,” said Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director.“Canadians know that keeping costs down for farmers helps lower costs at the grocery store for all of us.”Currently, the federal carbon tax exempts gasoline and diesel used on farms. However, natural gas and propane, which farmers rely on to dry grain and heat barns, are still subject to the tax. The poll indicates strong public support for removing this tax burden from farmers.The Leger poll results are as follows:39% strongly support the exemption31% somewhat support the exemption8% somewhat oppose the exemption7% strongly oppose the exemption15% are unsureWithout the proposed relief, the carbon tax on natural gas and propane is projected to cost farmers $1 billion by 2030, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.“MPs need to get farmers and families relief now and take the carbon tax off all farm fuels,” said Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director. “Ottawa needs to listen to Canadians and stop charging farmers carbon taxes that make all of our lives more expensive.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
A recent poll by Leger, commissioned by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), reveals that 70% of Canadians support a carbon tax exemption on propane and natural gas for farmers. The findings come as MPs debate Bill C-234, which seeks to extend the carbon tax exemption to these essential farm fuels.“The poll is clear: the vast majority of Canadians want the government to get farmers relief from the carbon tax,” said Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director.“Canadians know that keeping costs down for farmers helps lower costs at the grocery store for all of us.”Currently, the federal carbon tax exempts gasoline and diesel used on farms. However, natural gas and propane, which farmers rely on to dry grain and heat barns, are still subject to the tax. The poll indicates strong public support for removing this tax burden from farmers.The Leger poll results are as follows:39% strongly support the exemption31% somewhat support the exemption8% somewhat oppose the exemption7% strongly oppose the exemption15% are unsureWithout the proposed relief, the carbon tax on natural gas and propane is projected to cost farmers $1 billion by 2030, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer.“MPs need to get farmers and families relief now and take the carbon tax off all farm fuels,” said Franco Terrazzano, CTF Federal Director. “Ottawa needs to listen to Canadians and stop charging farmers carbon taxes that make all of our lives more expensive.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.