Manitoba Premier Considering Fuel Tax Cut

0:00Manitoba Premier Wap Kanu dropped a hint in the legislature about possibly slashing the provincial fuel tax again. With gas prices spiking, he's floating the idea as a direct hit for drivers feeling the pinch at the pumps. Back in 2024, his government suspended the tax for a full year, and Kanu called it the single biggest move any Manitoba administration ever pulled off. That bold claim sparked backlash from critics who pointed out the province's history is stacked with way more game-changing wins. Now prices hover around $1.70 a liter in Winnipeg, fueling fresh calls to ax the tax once more after a return in 20. 25 and a trimmed rate. Kanu also touted recent budget cuts on extra grocery items, but Dodge reporters afterward, while opponents call his rhetoric light on real. Action eyes stay glued on whether this tax talk turns into tangible relief. That wraps Canada news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Corrin with the story.