Winnipeg, December 4, 2023 - The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pleased to see the Manitoba Government expand the fuel tax holiday bill to include marked fuel, or dyed gasoline. We have heard from members in the agriculture industry that the original legislation was too narrow, so this is a positive first step. However, we continue to hear from business owners who would like to see propane added to the list of fuels that will be exempt from the provincial fuel tax as of January 1, 2024.
Expanding the bill to include propane would provide additional savings advantages for all Manitobans, particularly farmers and agri-businesses.
“According to CFIB's November Monthly Business Barometer, 88% of agri-businesses say fuel and energy costs are the number one cost constraint their businesses are facing,” said Brianna Solberg, Director of Provincial Affairs for CFIB. “We appreciate the Manitoba government recognizing the importance of providing cost relief, and we hope to see the province continue to take steps to help small businesses in all sectors survive and thrive - including agriculture,” Solberg concluded.
To add your voice to CFIB’s calls for additional cost relief from the provincial government, click here to sign our petition.
For media inquiries or interviews, please contact:
Brianna Solberg, CFIB
306-713-8071
Brianna.solberg@cfib.ca
About CFIB
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada’s largest association of small- and medium-sized businesses with 97,000 members across every industry and region, including over 4,000 in Manitoba. CFIB is dedicated to increasing business owners’ chances of success by driving policy change at all levels of government, providing expert advice and tools, and negotiating exclusive savings. Learn more at cfib.ca.
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