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A liberal Ontario government would create a winter tire tax credit that would reimburse consumers $ 300 for a set of four tires, liberal leader Steven Del Duca will announce.
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“Combining road safety with making life more affordable is beneficial to the people of Ontario,” says Del Duca in a statement obtained by the Toronto Sun.
“ The arrival of winter weather gives us an opportunity to remind people to make a responsible decision to install winter tires, and the Ontario Liberal Winter Tire Tax Credit will provide them with the financial assistance they need to help make that happen. ” .
The tax credit, expected to be announced Tuesday morning, would be worth $ 75 per tire.
Road safety experts have long advocated for winter tires and a Leger survey, conducted on behalf of the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC), found that 65% of motorists even support winter tires. winter mandatory.
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) says on its national website that rubber in all-season tires hardens at about 7 ° C or below, reducing traction.
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Winter tires stay flexible at lower temperatures, giving them better grip on snow and ice and even on dry, cold roads, according to the CAA.
“Don’t wait for the snow. When you can see your breath outside or when the temperature drops below 7 ° C during the day, it is time to install winter tires, “advises the CAA.
Ontario voters are expected to go to the polls this June, and the winter tire tax credit is the latest election promise made by the Liberals.
“Ontarians need real solutions that help bring immediate relief in their daily lives,” Del Duca said in the statement. “This tax credit will provide that relief while keeping all road users safe.”
Del Duca has also promised, if elected to govern, that the Liberals will make public transportation free for veterans and introduce a pilot program of four days per workweek.
Reference-torontosun.com