Ottawa: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) continues to speak out on the issue of high gasoline taxes. Federal director John Williamson will be a guest speaker at Saturday's "Hosed at the Pumps" rally on Parliament Hill. The CTF has led the charge in blowing the whistle on tax gouging at the pumps, and is again calling on the federal government to act by lowering fuel taxes by 5 cents a litre.

What: Hosed at the Pumps Rally
When: 12:00 pm Saturday, September 24
Where: Parliament Hill, Ottawa

With high crude prices, it is time the federal government give motorists a break at the pump. This can be accomplished with three easy steps.

First, Ottawa should end its GST tax-on-tax bite. This will lower the price, on average, by 1.5 cents a litre. Next, scrap the deficit elimination tax, which will save motorists another penny and a half. Lastly, reduce the federal levy by 2 cents, bringing the total savings to 5 cents a litre.

Last week, Poland became the first European Union country to cut its gas tax in response to high oil prices. According to the Associated Press, the decision "has already eased costs at gas stations."

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The CTF is Canada's largest taxpayer research and advocacy organization with over 72,000 supporters. Established in 1990, it is a federally incorporated not-for-profit, non-partisan, organization. The CTF is dedicated to lower taxes, less waste, and more accountable government.