The Canadian Automobile Association and the Ontario Safety League are behind a coalition asking for a $25-per-tire tax credit to encourage people to buy winter tires.
The CAA says evidence from Quebec, where winter tires are mandatory, shows they do reduce accidents and help save lives.
Premier Dalton McGuinty acknowledges the benefits of snow tires and even recommends drivers use them, but says he has no intention of providing a tax credit or rebate for buying winter tires.
The Ontario Safety League says McGuinty should reconsider his opposition to the tax credit, noting snow tires reduce accidents and cut down the number of people needing care in hospitals.
