The Saskatchewan premier says SaskEnergy will ‘absolutely not’ be collecting and submitting carbon tax on natural gas, starting Jan. 1, 2024.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is repeating his pledge that his province will not collect the federal carbon tax on natural gas come January after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ruled out further exemptions.

“SaskEnergy will ‘absolutely not’ be collecting and submitting carbon tax on natural gas, starting January 1st,” Mr. Moe said in a Nov. 2 social media post.

Mr. Moe’s assertion comes in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s refusal to expand the three-year carbon tax exemption on furnace oil to other heating sources. The prime minister made the announcement after Mr. Moe called on the federal Liberals to also pause the tax on natural gas, which is used in most Saskatchewan homes.