The Bulletin — March 31 Gas Tax Fever
Economist Trevor Tombe explains how this tax helps sustain municipalities
Last week, the federal government proposed a one-time boost to its investment in the Gas Tax Fund, meaning a potential $2.2-billion increase this year for municipalities and First Nations communities. The boost comes on the heels of a cash injection to the fund last year, for the same amount.
But what is the Gas Tax Fund? Well, if you’re a municipality,…