The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) has been notified to take immediate steps to remove the cost of the carbon tax from natural gas rates by October 1, 2018. Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development, and Mines, wrote to the OEB outlining the government’s expectations that natural gas utilities remove the cost for consumers, and ensure any over-collection of the carbon tax is refunded back to hardworking Ontario families and businesses.
“Eliminating the carbon tax will provide real relief to lower and middle-class families and Ontario businesses,” said Minister Rickford. “This government remains committed to making life more affordable for all Ontarians.”
Premier Ford announces savings on energy, bringing real relief to families and small businesses. Starting October 1, natural gas bills will no longer include the costs of the unaffordable carbon tax. #onpoli pic.twitter.com/h2ha9GBVvC
— Ontario News Now (@OntarioNewsNow) August 29, 2018
The orderly wind down of the carbon tax is a key step towards fulfilling the government’s commitment to put more money in people’s pockets and to give real tax relief to lower and middle-class families. Eliminating the carbon tax removes a burden from Ontario businesses, allowing them to grow, create jobs and compete around the world.
