Eby Says BC Deserves Heating Bill Relief, Too, After Federal Tax on Fuel Oil Paused

Premier David Eby speaks at a press conference in the rotunda at the legislature in Victoria, on Oct. 16, 2023. The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito

British Columbia Premier David Eby says it’s unfair that Atlantic Canada is being targeted for federal relief on heating bills that won’t apply to B.C., after Ottawa announced a three-year pause on carbon pricing for home fuel oil.

The pause announced last week applies to the 10 provinces and territories where the federal fuel charge applies, although home fuel oil usage is more prevalent in Atlantic Canada.