François-Philippe Champagne: “For Canada, it means practical relief at a time when Canadians need it most.”

These ongoing disruptions in the Middle East are driving up energy costs, pushing fuel prices higher and putting additional pressure on families, workers and businesses here at home.

This is the most impactful measure we can put together because reducing the federal fuel excise tax is a direct measure, it applies across the country.

It is not a choice between the two [fossil fuels or renewable energy],

It was always Ottawa’s plan A to diversify Canadian trade.