A significant majority of Manitobans are calling for the provincial government to extend its gas tax cut, with a new poll revealing that 71% of residents support continued relief at the pumps. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released the findings, emphasizing the public's desire to maintain Manitoba’s status as having the cheapest fuel in the country.“The poll shows that Manitobans want the government to keep Manitoba fuel the cheapest in the country,” said Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director. “Drivers have been saving money at the pumps for almost eight months and don’t want to lose those savings.”Initially, the Manitoba government reduced the 14-cent-per-litre provincial fuel tax on gasoline and diesel for six months starting January 1. This cut was later extended for an additional three months in April, but it is now set to expire at the end of September.The Leger poll, commissioned by the CTF, asked Manitobans whether they support extending the fuel tax cut and if they favor permanently eliminating the fuel tax. The results were clear:71% support extending the fuel tax cut again.68% support permanently scrapping the fuel tax.For a typical two-vehicle household filling up a minivan and a light-duty pickup truck every two weeks, the tax cut has resulted in savings of at least $440 by the end of September. Extending the cut for an additional six months would increase those savings to $720.“Manitobans clearly want to keep saving money,” said Haubrich. “Premier Wab Kinew needs to listen to Manitoba taxpayers and extend the gas tax cut again.”.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.
A significant majority of Manitobans are calling for the provincial government to extend its gas tax cut, with a new poll revealing that 71% of residents support continued relief at the pumps. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released the findings, emphasizing the public's desire to maintain Manitoba’s status as having the cheapest fuel in the country.“The poll shows that Manitobans want the government to keep Manitoba fuel the cheapest in the country,” said Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director. “Drivers have been saving money at the pumps for almost eight months and don’t want to lose those savings.”Initially, the Manitoba government reduced the 14-cent-per-litre provincial fuel tax on gasoline and diesel for six months starting January 1. This cut was later extended for an additional three months in April, but it is now set to expire at the end of September.The Leger poll, commissioned by the CTF, asked Manitobans whether they support extending the fuel tax cut and if they favor permanently eliminating the fuel tax. The results were clear:71% support extending the fuel tax cut again.68% support permanently scrapping the fuel tax.For a typical two-vehicle household filling up a minivan and a light-duty pickup truck every two weeks, the tax cut has resulted in savings of at least $440 by the end of September. Extending the cut for an additional six months would increase those savings to $720.“Manitobans clearly want to keep saving money,” said Haubrich. “Premier Wab Kinew needs to listen to Manitoba taxpayers and extend the gas tax cut again.”.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.
