Sask. residents could see smaller carbon rebate cheques says premier, federal minister
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe expects residents could get less money back through the Canada Carbon Rebate following the province's decision not to remit the federal carbon tax on natural gas used for home heating.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe expects residents could get less money back through the Canada Carbon Rebate following the province’s decision not to remit the federal carbon tax on natural gas used for home heating.
“We’ve mirrored a decision the federal government has made,” Moe told reporters Monday. “We would expect to be treated equally among this nation when it comes to whatever rebate may be coming.”
A federal carbon tax exemption on home heating oil means residents in Atlantic Canada, where the fuel is commonly used, will receive smaller rebate cheques.
The federal Department of Finance has said a family of four in Saskatchewan was scheduled to receive about $1,800 this year through the carbon rebate.
However, that figure could change following the province’s decision.
“That would be the fair approach,” Moe said.
The province claimed the decision to not collect the carbon tax on home heating bills will save the average Saskatchewan household $400 per year.
