The Ontario government is soliciting input from taxpayers regarding the future of pollution taxation within the province. Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday that proposed legislation, dubbed the Get It Done Act, aims to provide citizens with a direct say in determining the implementation of a provincial carbon tax, cap-and-trade system, or alternative carbon pricing mechanisms.
Ford emphasized the necessity for ensuring that any potential carbon taxation scheme receives explicit endorsement from the populace before being imposed, aiming to prevent the imposition of burdensome taxes without adequate public consent.
Since 2019, Canada has enforced a national pricing mechanism for pollution, mandating provinces and territories to either establish their own greenhouse gas emissions levy or adopt the federal framework. Despite this, Ford has remained steadfast in his opposition to such taxation measures, previously mandating gas stations to display anti-carbon tax stickers in 2019, a requirement later deemed unconstitutional by a Superior Court judge.
Presently, the federal carbon tax on gasoline stands at 14.31 cents per litre, with an anticipated increase to 37.43 cents per litre by 2030, as confirmed by provincial authorities. Ford has openly criticized the carbon tax, asserting that it imposes undue financial burdens on consumers.
To alleviate the impact of such taxation, the government has issued rebates to Canadians affected by the levy through direct deposits and cheques. Moreover, in a bid to mitigate rising fuel costs, the Ontario government extended its gas and fuel tax rate reductions until June 30, 2024, a measure estimated to have saved households an average of $260 since its inception in 2022, according to Ford.
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