To help Canadians facing rising fuel costs, the Government of Canada introduced a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, aviation gasoline (leaded and unleaded), diesel fuel, and other aviation fuel earlier this year.
Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will highlight recent government support to help Canadian families and businesses lower everyday costs.
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Today, while visiting Hydragreens Produce Ltd. in Calgary, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced funding of up to $894,673 for SmartGRO Bioengineering Inc. (SmartGRO) under the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program – Research and Innovation Stream.
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, will hold a press conference to announce federal funding to support youth crime prevention.
The Honourable Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will visit Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from September 8, 2026, to September 11, 2026, for a bilateral visit centered around Canada’s engagement on the ongoing security crisis in Haiti.
The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent, and more affordable country.
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada
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Today, Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, participated in an event marking the announcement that the government is extending the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027, and applying 50% of the regular excise tax rate from February 1 through March 31, 2027. This will bring down everyday costs for Canadians, including truckers and businesses in the food, agriculture, housing, construction, and delivery sectors.
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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The world is changing rapidly. The United States is imposing new tariffs on Canada, designed to hurt and divide us. At the same time, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East are driving up prices around the world. In response, Canada’s government is focused on what we can control: building a stronger, more independent and more affordable country.