Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon levy from natural gas and electrical heat

REGINA – The Saskatchewan government says its natural gas utility is to stop collecting the carbon levy as of Monday from residential customers. The move comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exempted those who use home heating oil from paying the levy, mostly benefiting residents in Atlantic Canada. Saskatchewan asked for the exemption to cover all other forms of heating, but Ottawa denied the request. In response, the province said it would stop collecting the charge at the start of 2024. Dustin Duncan, now the minister responsible for SaskEnergy, speaks at the Legislative Building in Regina, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. […]