Doug Ford hopes federal fuel excise tax cut will be extended

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that his government is supportive of farmers but did not propose any new initiatives in response to rising diesel prices. He highlighted the provincial reduction of gas and diesel taxes by approximately five cents per litre, which he made permanent. Additionally, Ford expressed hope for the extension of a federal fuel excise tax cut that is currently temporary.

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford stated that his government would support farmers despite rapidly increasing diesel prices. He mentioned previous actions taken by his administration, such as implementing a permanent reduction in the provincial gas and diesel taxes, which cuts costs by approximately five cents per litre. Additionally, Ford expressed hope that the federal government's temporary fuel excise tax cut would be extended to further alleviate financial pressures on farmers.

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“The articles describe different actions by Doug Ford and Pierre Poilievre regarding federal fuel excise tax cuts for diesel, not the same specific incident.”

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government will be there for farmers, but in response to rapidly rising diesel prices, he offered no new measures. asserted

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He says his government has done a lot to help farmers, including making a permanent cut to the gas and diesel tax that shaves off about five cents a litre, and he hopes a temporary federal fuel excise tax cut will be extended. asserted

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Doug Ford hopes federal fuel excise tax cut will be extended

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