Canada · Cost of living
Fuel: federal excise tax suspension extended
The legislation received royal assent on October 29.
Carried forward November 3, 2026. October 29 royal assent and the 2027 reinstatement schedule retained.
Bill C-38 received royal assent on October 29, Parliament’s register confirms. The legislation extending fuel excise tax relief has therefore completed the final legislative stage. [1]
The timetable
Finance Canada says the suspension continues through January 31, 2027. Rates will then return at half their usual levels from February 1 through March 31, before being fully restored on April 1. [2]
The scope
The measure covers gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels. It concerns a federal tax; it does not set the final price at the pump. [2]
From proposal to law
The extension was proposed in September, Global News reported. [3]
Perspectives compared
Sources and documents
- [1] Parliament of Canada — LEGISinfo, C-38 ↗Assent: October 29, 2026
- [2] Finance Canada — extension of fuel tax relief ↗October 29, 2026
- [3] Global News — Uday Rana ↗September 22, 2026