Saskatchewan Legislature Rejects Emergency Motion to Suspend Gas Tax

Premier Scott Moe defends decision, emphasizing long-term income tax relief over temporary measures.

The Saskatchewan NDP's proposal to suspend the 15-cent-per-litre provincial gas tax was voted down in the legislature on Tuesday.
NDP Leader Carla Beck argued the gas-tax holiday would provide immediate cost-of-living relief for families during the holiday season.
Premier Scott Moe countered that his government is prioritizing permanent personal income tax reductions, which will be introduced in legislation this session.
Moe also highlighted the province's ongoing withholding of the federal carbon levy on home heating bills as part of affordability measures.
The legislature session follows the recent provincial election, where Moe's Saskatchewan Party retained a smaller majority with 34 seats compared to the NDP's 27.