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First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas
Tax relief on qualifying First Nations gasoline purchases
Record updated
- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas allows First Nations individuals, bands, Tribal Councils and band-empowered entities to avoid Ontario’s $0.09-per-litre gasoline tax when purchasing gasoline for their own use from authorized on-reserve retailers. Individuals use a Status Card, while bands, Tribal Councils and band-empowered entities use an exemption certificate for qualifying purchases.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Legal structures
- All legal structures
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Availability timeline
2026
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations individuals purchasing gasoline for their own use.
- Bands, Tribal Councils and band-empowered entities purchasing gasoline for their own use.
- Children under 16 purchasing gasoline for their exclusive use, using their own or their parent’s Status Card.
Eligible geographic areas
- Purchases must be made from an authorized on-reserve gasoline retailer.
Additional information
- The Ontario Gas Card was discontinued and replaced by Status Cards for individuals and exemption certificates for bands, Tribal Councils and band-empowered entities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas Program
What is the First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas?
First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas allows First Nations individuals, bands, Tribal Councils and band-empowered entities to avoid Ontario’s $0.09-per-litre gasoline tax when purchasing gasoline for their own use from authorized on-reserve retailers. Individuals use a Status Card, while bands, Tribal Councils and band-empowered entities use an exemption certificate for qualifying purchases.
Who is eligible for the First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas program?
To be eligible for the First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas program, you must:
First Nations individuals may purchase gasoline tax-exempt for their own use.
Bands, Tribal Councils and band-empowered entities may purchase gasoline tax-exempt for their own use.
Where is the First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas available?
The First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas program is available across Canada.
Is the First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas a grant, loan, or tax credit?
First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas?
First Nations purchases of tax-exempt gas is funded by Government of Ontario