96.3 Encouraging the Use of Ethanol Blended Fuels
Whereas
The most used fuel in internal combustion engines is produced from non-renewable sources and the fuel emits harmful pollutants into the atmosphere; and,
Whereas
Ethanol is produced from grains, primarily corn, of which Canada has a secure supply; and,
Whereas
An increase in the use of ethanol blended fuels would reduce dependence on the use of depletable resources such as fossil fuels, the import of foreign crude oil as well as minimizing toxic emissions; and,
Whereas
Some Canadian gasoline retailers now market regular, mid-grade and high-octane ethanol-blended gasoline at gas bars; and,
Whereas
Federal tax incentives would encourage the use of ethanol-blended fuel; therefore be it,
RESOLVED
That The National Council of Women of Canada request the Government of Canada to encourage the use of ethanol blended fuel by extending the federal excise tax exemption to ethanol blends of gasoline.