Prime Minister Advises Against Saskatchewan Premier Provoking Conflict With CRA: ‘Good Luck With That’
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau emphasizes the efficiency of the Canada Revenue Agency in collecting owed money, urging Saskatchewan’s premier to take note.
Scott Moe has vowed that the province will not remit the money collected from the federal carbon price on natural gas to Ottawa.
This decision goes against the law, and Mr. Trudeau asserts that the CRA has mechanisms in place to ensure collection.
On April 23, the prime minister announced that his government will continue issuing carbon rebate checks to residents of Saskatchewan.
The dispute arose when the Liberals introduced a temporary exemption for the carbon price on home heating oil.
The Saskatchewan government argues that this exemption is unjust and politically motivated, as it disproportionately impacts Atlantic Canada.
During a press conference in Oakville, Ont., on the morning of April 24, Mr. Trudeau highlighted the quasi-judicial powers of the CRA in ensuring tax collection.
He warned against disputing taxes with the CRA, stating, “Having an argument with CRA about not wanting to pay your taxes is not a position I want anyone to be in. Good luck with that, Premier Moe.”
