Ottawa: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) unveiled over 65,000 gasoline tax petitions on Parliament Hill today in advance of a meeting with the Hon. John Godfrey, Minister of State (Infrastructure and Communities). Mr. Godfrey accepted the petitions, on behalf of the Government of Canada, which were delivered to him by CTF Federal Director John Williamson and Research Director Bruce Winchester.


The CTF's petition calls on Ottawa to dedicate 50 per cent of gas tax revenues to all municipalities for roadway development, in the form of a Municipal Roadway Trust (MRT), and to return the remaining half to motorists and taxpayers in the form of lower gasoline taxes. Over 1,500 mayors and councilors from over 450 municipalities have also signed the gas tax petition. The CTF earlier delivered 50,000 gas tax petitions to Paul Martin, then-Minister of Finance, in 2000.

CTF Federal Director John Williamson (L) and Research Director Bruce Winchester hauling the petitions up to Parliament Hill.

CTF Federal Director John Williamson presenting petitions at October 26, 2004 news conference.

CTF Research Director Bruce Winchester (L) and Federal Director John Williamson (R) presenting presentation to Infrastructure Miniser John Godfrey (Centre).