Trudeau Pauses Carbon Tax on Home Heating Oil for 3 Years

The temporary pause will begin in 14 days, applying to all jurisdictions where the federal fuel charge is in effect.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives to a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 4, 2023. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a three-year pause on the heating oil carbon tax to give Canadians time to switch to electric heat pumps.

“This is an important moment where we’re adjusting policies so that they have the right outcome,” Mr. Trudeau said during a press conference on Oct. 26.