• Federal carbon tax takes effect today in four provinces, adding 4.4 cents per litre of gas • Escalator tax on alcohol also means higher prices across Canada for beer, wine and spirits
OTTAWA, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation would like to remind Canadians that the higher prices on gas and alcohol, which kick in today, are unfortunately not an elaborate April Fools' Day joke, but the new reality.
"Whether driving to work or unwinding at home with a cold beer, you'll be paying more starting today," said CTF Federal Director Aaron Wudrick. "It may be the cruelest April Fools' prank of all, because squeezing family budgets is no joke!"
