Government's gas tax holiday extension gets mixed reviews

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The federal government extended the temporary break from the fuel excise tax into early 2027, but opposition members — and some Canadians — say more needs to be done to ease the soaring cost of living made worse by the Iran war and the Canada-U.S. trade conflict. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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