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10 Days Left: What the End of the Gas Tax Holiday Actually Costs You

  By MoneySavings.ca  |  August 28, 2026 The federal gas tax holiday ends in 10 days. Starting September 8, the 10-cent-per-litre federal excise tax on gasoline comes back — and diesel's 4-cent-per-litre tax returns with it. If you've gotten used to cheaper fill-ups since April, here's exactly what changes and what it'll cost you. What the Tax Holiday Actually Did Back in April, Ottawa suspended the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels to cushion Canadians from a spike in global oil prices tied to the Iran conflict. Since April 20, the federal excise rate on gasoline has sat at 0 cents per litre instead of the usual 10 cents. Diesel and aviation fuel taxes dropped to zero from their normal 4-cent rate. Finance Canada pegged the total relief at more than $2.4 billion over the year. That relief window closes September 7 — Labour Day — inclusive. On September 8, rates snap back to their standard levels: 10 cents/litre on gasoline, 4 cents/litre o...
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Canada Loses Appeal of FIFA Penalty in Olympic Drone Spying Scandal

 


In a significant setback for Canadian soccer, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Canada’s appeal against a six-point deduction imposed by FIFA. This penalty stems from a drone-spying scandal during the Olympic women’s soccer tournament in Paris 2024.

The controversy began when New Zealand lodged a complaint, alleging that Canadian staff used drones to spy on their training sessions before their opening match. Following an investigation, FIFA docked Canada six points and imposed one-year bans on head coach Bev Priestman and officials Joseph Lombardi and Jasmine Mander.

Despite winning both of their games, the point deduction leaves Canada with zero points in the standings. The CAS ruling, delivered just hours before Canada’s crucial match against Colombia, means the team faces an uphill battle to advance to the quarterfinals.

The Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Soccer argued that the penalty was disproportionate and unfairly punished the athletes, who were not involved in the alleged cheating. However, the CAS upheld FIFA’s decision, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the sport.

This ruling has significant implications for Canada’s chances in the tournament and underscores the serious consequences of violating fair play principles in international sports.


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