Conservative motion seeking more diesel relief defeated in House of Commons
The Conservative party's proposal to extend federal relief on diesel fuel was defeated in the House of Commons today. The motion, which called for an end to all federal taxes affecting diesel fuel until Canada Day and sought tax relief to support domestic diesel production, received only Conservative votes in favor. The opposition came from the Liberal, Bloc Québécois, and NDP parties.
Global fuel prices have risen since the spring due to disruptions in Gulf region shipments, but the Liberal government has already extended an earlier pause on the federal fuel excise tax, including diesel, until 2027.
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