Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MP Alex Ruff has introduced a bill to remove GST from the national carbon tax.
On Oct. 4, Ruff introduced Bill C-358, dubbed "an act to amend the excise tax (carbon pollution pricing)."
“It is an honour and privilege to officially table my first bill in the House of Commons. With each passing day, more Canadians are feeling the affordability pinch as the rising costs of everyday goods become more and more expensive,” said Ruff in a news release.
The local MP said adding the GST on top of the carbon tax is making life more expensive for everyday Canadians across the country.
“After many years of being subjected to the Liberal carbon tax without achieving a single emissions target, it is clear that the Liberal carbon tax is a tax plan, and it is hurting Canadians. The Liberal carbon tax on fuel, groceries, and home heating is bad enough but for GST to be charged afterwards just adds insult to injury,” said Ruff in the news release.
Ruff’s news release on the bill stated that the carbon tax being subject to the GST is “effectively a tax on a tax. Bill C-358 would remove this double tax.”
“The positive impact of this legislation would be felt across the country, especially in rural areas, where cars, trucks, and tractors are not a choice, but a necessity.” stated Ruff in the news release.
