An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief)

The Library of Parliament does not prepare Legislative Summaries for self-explanatory measures. The following is a short summary: On 21 September 2026, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue introduced Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief) (Canadian Fuel Affordability Act) in the House of Commons and it was given first reading. Bill C-38 amends the Excise Tax Act to extend the temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax until January 31, 2027 and to temporarily set the excise tax rates on fuels to 50% of the regular rates for the period beginning on February 1, 2027 and ending on March 31, 2027