The Kenney government is hinting its suspension of the provincial sales tax on fuel will likely be extended for Albertans. .Premier Jason Kenney attended a Thursday presser at the University of Calgary (U of C) to announce an investment of $23 million by the province focused on growing Alberta's tech sector with a new U of C-based lab space and quantum technologies hub..At the presser, the Western Standard questioned Justin Brattinga, Kenney's press secretary, on the premier's plans to further support struggling Albertans with rising inflation, and whether the province plans to continue to suspend its 13 cents-per-litre provincial fuel tax at the pumps. .Brattinga said the premier will have an announcement on the topic next week, but hinted Kenney will likely be extending the tax discount on fuel for longer. .“Alberta’s government is doing more to ease the inflation burden than any other government in Canada," said Brattinga in a statement to the Western Standard. ."In addition to the fuel tax suspension, we are rolling out electricity rebates and a natural gas consumer price protection program. As our fiscal situation improves, we continue to examine ways to provide further relief to Albertans, including extending fuel tax relief."."The fuel tax suspension has been contingent on the price of oil (WTI) remaining above $90/bbl. In recent days the price hovered in the $120/bbl range.”.Kenney, along with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in late March urging him to stop the carbon tax increase set for April 1. .“This is the worst possible time to increase energy costs on Canadians,” said Kenney in his tweet tagging Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson..The letter insisted relief is needed for families and businesses across Canada and suggested, under the current but unforeseen circumstances, “we need to adapt.”.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.
The Kenney government is hinting its suspension of the provincial sales tax on fuel will likely be extended for Albertans. .Premier Jason Kenney attended a Thursday presser at the University of Calgary (U of C) to announce an investment of $23 million by the province focused on growing Alberta's tech sector with a new U of C-based lab space and quantum technologies hub..At the presser, the Western Standard questioned Justin Brattinga, Kenney's press secretary, on the premier's plans to further support struggling Albertans with rising inflation, and whether the province plans to continue to suspend its 13 cents-per-litre provincial fuel tax at the pumps. .Brattinga said the premier will have an announcement on the topic next week, but hinted Kenney will likely be extending the tax discount on fuel for longer. .“Alberta’s government is doing more to ease the inflation burden than any other government in Canada," said Brattinga in a statement to the Western Standard. ."In addition to the fuel tax suspension, we are rolling out electricity rebates and a natural gas consumer price protection program. As our fiscal situation improves, we continue to examine ways to provide further relief to Albertans, including extending fuel tax relief."."The fuel tax suspension has been contingent on the price of oil (WTI) remaining above $90/bbl. In recent days the price hovered in the $120/bbl range.”.Kenney, along with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson, jointly signed a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in late March urging him to stop the carbon tax increase set for April 1. .“This is the worst possible time to increase energy costs on Canadians,” said Kenney in his tweet tagging Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson..The letter insisted relief is needed for families and businesses across Canada and suggested, under the current but unforeseen circumstances, “we need to adapt.”.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.
