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How Much Will You Actually Save at the Gas Pump This Summer?

  If you've been filling up this week and noticed the price is a bit lower than expected — that's not an accident. The federal government's fuel excise tax suspension is now law, and it means real, measurable savings at the pump for every Canadian driver from now through September 7, 2026. Here's what you need to know — and how to make the most of it before it disappears. What Just Happened? Bill C-30 received Royal Assent on June 19, 2026, officially implementing a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax. The cut applies to: Gasoline: 10 cents per litre savings Diesel: 4 cents per litre savings Effective period: April 20 – September 7, 2026 The suspension was backdated to April 20, so the tax relief has technically already been flowing through wholesale fuel markets — you may already be benefiting without realizing it. What Does That Mean in Real Dollars? Toronto gas is sitting at around 161.9¢/litre as of this morning. Here's how those 10 cents tra...

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UK and Canada’s Free-Trade Deal Talks Break Down Over Agricultural Products

 

The UK and Canada have failed to reach a free-trade deal after almost two years of negotiations. The UK was pushing to extend a temporary arrangement allowing exports of British cheese to Canada under low tariffs, similar to those enjoyed by EU members. Canada, for its part, had hoped to secure UK access for its beef and pork, which do not currently meet British regulatory standards. 

The UK government spokesperson said that Britain will only negotiate trade deals that “deliver” for its people. The breakdown in talks effectively leaves the UK at risk of being in a worse position than it was as a member of the bloc when it comes to Canada trade. The UK is Canada’s third-largest, single-country trading partner at over C$46 billion ($34 billion) a year, according to the Canadian government. The UK ranks Canada as its 18th-largest trading partner.

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