Ontario's auditor general has said money coming in from Drive Clean fees are exceeding the program's expenses, something the Supreme Court has said isn't allowed.Ĭandice Malcolm, with the Canadian Taxpayer Federation, said the Drive Clean surplus should be returned to taxpayers. ![]() ![]() "But, that didn't stop the Liberal government from illegally raking in $19 million in profits over the last two years." "It was never the mandate of the Drive Clean program to make money," said Bailey. Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey renewed his attack on the program Friday, saying it has become an illegal tax. The provincial government's fall economic statement included a commitment to reduce the Drive Clean test fee, currently a maximum of $35, in the coming months to ensure the program is revenue neutral, said ministry spokesperson Mark Rabbior. ![]() Ontario's Environment Ministry says getting a Drive Clean vehicle emissions test will soon cost less.
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