Poilievre Calls for ‘Fuel Tax Holiday’ From Victoria Day to Labour Day

Poilievre Calls for ‘Fuel Tax Holiday’ From Victoria Day to Labour Day
The prices for a litre of diesel and various grades of gasoline are seen on a gas pump at a Petro-Canada station, in Burnaby, B.C., on March 2, 2022. Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press
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Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to suspend all taxes on gasoline and diesel between Victoria Day on May 19 and Labour Day on Sept. 2 to help Canadians save money and retain their summer vacations amid high inflation.

Speaking to reporters in Vancouver, Mr. Poilievre said many families could be forced to cancel their summer vacation plans due to the rising cost of living, noting the record number of visits to food banks across the country.