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Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government

Carney suspends Canada's fuel tax in first act after securing a majority government

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended the fuel tax in response to the Iran war. Tuesday's announcement is his first act after securing a majority government. The federal fuel excise tax will be suspended from next Monday until Labor Day. Carney calls it a “responsible, temporary measure” to reduce costs for truckers and businesses. His Liberals now hold 174 of the 343 seats in the House of Commons, allowing them to pass legislation without opposition support. Carney’s government is the first in Canada’s history to switch from a minority to a majority between elections.