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The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) intends to audit Saskatchewan for failing to remit federal carbon levies on home heating. Premier Scott Moe insists that no levies are owed, but the CRA will examine the province’s records to determine the amount due. The Saskatchewan government’s decision to withhold carbon payments emerged after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exempted home heating oil users from the levy. Moe argues that this exemption creates an unfair advantage for other heating sources and calls for a broader exemption policy. The CRA may face challenges in collecting the levies, as Ottawa may require legislative amendments. The federal budget indicates plans to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Act, enabling federal officials to share information on non-paying provinces for potential enforcement actions.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe of potential consequences for his decision to stop collecting and remitting carbon taxes on natural gas. The move puts the province in direct conflict with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), which is responsible for enforcing tax laws. Trudeau emphasized that the CRA is well-equipped to collect unpaid taxes, suggesting that Saskatchewan may face legal challenges and financial repercussions. The dispute stems from the federal government’s exemption of home heating oil from the carbon tax, which Moe argued created an unfair advantage for Atlantic Canada.