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Suspending the gas tax won’t fix Canada’s fuel price crisis

| By Dan McTeague

This article first appeared in the Western Standard Canada’s temporary gas tax relief is political window dressing. If Ottawa wants to bring down gasoline and diesel prices, it needs to tackle GST, costly regulations, and the policies driving up energy costs. The Carney government has announced that it will be extending its suspension of the federal fuel … Continued

McTEAGUE: Carmakers’ shocking EV message to Carney

| By Dan McTeague

This commentary originally appeared in The Western Standard. Earlier this month it was reported that Brian Kingston, the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association CEO, had met with the prime minister along with the CEOs of Ford Canada, Stellantis Canada, and GM Canada. His message, and that of the companies he represents, was clear: the Liberal government’s electric vehicle … Continued