End of carbon tax rebates a financial hit for Canada’s poorest, research shows

The elimination of federal, provincial, and territorial carbon taxes in spring 2025—followed by the end of carbon tax rebates—left low-income households with a significant financial hit, according to new research. The change effectively removes a targeted transfer mechanism for cost-of-living support, which could weigh on consumer spending power among the most affected households.

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The elimination of federal, provincial, and territorial carbon taxes in spring 2025—followed by the end of carbon tax rebates—left low-income households with a significant financial hit, according to new research. The change effectively removes a targeted transfer mechanism for cost-of-living support, which could weigh on consumer spending power among the most affected households.