Federal Tax Change Could Raise Electricity, Gas Bills in Some Provinces

Federal Tax Change Could Raise Electricity, Gas Bills in Some Provinces
A Canadian flag hangs from a lamp post along the road in front of the Parliament buildings in Ottawa on June 30, 2020. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press
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A proposed income tax change to crack down on cross-border tax avoidance could unintentionally hike power bills and natural gas rates for consumers, Electricity Canada is warning.

If Canada tweaks the amount of interest from debt that multinational companies can deduct from their income taxes, the advocacy group says, that could mean some private utilities face tens of millions in new taxes.