Manitoba introduces bill aimed at temporarily lifting provincial fuel tax

The Manitoba government has introduced a bill to temporarily lift the provincial tax on fuel.

Premier Wab Kinew promised the measure during the recent election campaign as a way to help people with the rising cost of living.

The bill proposes lifting the 14-cent-a-litre tax on gasoline, diesel and natural gas used in motor vehicles from Jan. 1 to the end of June.

Finance Minister Adrien Sala has said the tax suspension could be extended if inflation remains high.

The fuel tax brings in roughly $340 million a year for the province.

The NDP government is hoping to have the bill passed by the legislature before the winter break starts on Dec. 7.

0:36 Manitoba finance minister says fuel tax holiday will be set to start Jan. 1