Premier Scott Moe said the Saskatchewan government is making the carbon tax exemption on home heating broader to include electrical heating as well.Moe had previously announced the government instructed SaskEnergy to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas bills starting January 1 unless the federal government extends the carbon tax exemption to cover all forms of home heating.The provincial government has also introduced legislation intending to remove the carbon tax from SaskPower bills for homes heated with electricity..In a video shared on social media on Thursday, Moe announced his government plans to eliminate the carbon tax on electric home heating in the upcoming year if the federal government does not extend the exemption.“Our government was able to make the decision to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas because you, the Saskatchewan people, own the natural gas utility, SaskEnergy,” Moe said in the video. “Well, we also own the electrical utility and that’s why our government has decided that SaskPower will also stop collecting the carbon tax on electric heat effective January 1.”Moe said approximately 15% of homes in Saskatchewan rely on non-natural gas heating sources, with a significant number of them using electric heating.Sask Party MLA Jim Lemaigre, who represents the northern constituency of Athabasca, was featured in the video alongside Moe.“Northern Saskatchewan in communities like La Loche, Black Lake and Stony Rapids, people don’t use natural gas to heat their homes,” said Lemaigre. “Many still use electric heat and I’ve been talking to Premier Moe about how we can help those families as well.”Moe explained the government will need to determine who relies on electric heating and estimate the portion of their power bills that goes towards heating.“Your government has listened to Jim, who has listened to the people that he represents across this province,” said Moe.“We will now be extending the provincial carbon tax exemption to everyone in Saskatchewan who uses electric heat.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Premier Scott Moe said the Saskatchewan government is making the carbon tax exemption on home heating broader to include electrical heating as well.Moe had previously announced the government instructed SaskEnergy to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas bills starting January 1 unless the federal government extends the carbon tax exemption to cover all forms of home heating.The provincial government has also introduced legislation intending to remove the carbon tax from SaskPower bills for homes heated with electricity..In a video shared on social media on Thursday, Moe announced his government plans to eliminate the carbon tax on electric home heating in the upcoming year if the federal government does not extend the exemption.“Our government was able to make the decision to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas because you, the Saskatchewan people, own the natural gas utility, SaskEnergy,” Moe said in the video. “Well, we also own the electrical utility and that’s why our government has decided that SaskPower will also stop collecting the carbon tax on electric heat effective January 1.”Moe said approximately 15% of homes in Saskatchewan rely on non-natural gas heating sources, with a significant number of them using electric heating.Sask Party MLA Jim Lemaigre, who represents the northern constituency of Athabasca, was featured in the video alongside Moe.“Northern Saskatchewan in communities like La Loche, Black Lake and Stony Rapids, people don’t use natural gas to heat their homes,” said Lemaigre. “Many still use electric heat and I’ve been talking to Premier Moe about how we can help those families as well.”Moe explained the government will need to determine who relies on electric heating and estimate the portion of their power bills that goes towards heating.“Your government has listened to Jim, who has listened to the people that he represents across this province,” said Moe.“We will now be extending the provincial carbon tax exemption to everyone in Saskatchewan who uses electric heat.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
