BC Carbon Tax

• ‘We will get rid of that carbon tax’ when feds drop requirement, Eby says

  This comes after new Liberal leader Mark Carney said he would immediately eliminate the federal government’s carbon price on consumers and stop the capital gains tax increase.

  Politics

  Mar 10, 2025
  
• ‘Big pivot for B.C.’: Reaction to David Eby’s carbon tax announcement

  B.C. Premier David Eby opened the door on Thursday to scrapping the province's consumer carbon tax. A UBC political scientist says the move risks being viewed as a flip-flop.

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2024
  
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• Vancouver has highest fuel prices and highest fuel tax in North America, expert says

  Prices in Metro Vancouver rose to $201.9 a litre on average Monday morning, with the carbon tax increase accounting for about three cents of that jump.

  Economy

  Apr 1, 2024
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• ‘Axe the Tax’ convoy hits B.C.’s roads, drivers could face disruptions

  About 300 people gathered in Hope on Monday morning with the potential for traffic disruptions along highways 1, 3 and 5. They said protests will remain peaceful.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2024
• What is going to cost more in B.C. on April 1?

  Starting April 1, the cost of some things in British Columbia will be going up. This includes the price of gas, which is increasing by three cents a litre.

  Economy

  Mar 29, 2024
• B.C.’s carbon tax hike kicks in on Monday, April 1 so prepare to pay more at the pump

  The B.C. government says to offset that, about 65 per cent of British Columbians will qualify for a tax credit, meaning roughly 35 per cent will not.

  Economy

  Mar 28, 2024
• Price of gas jumps in Okanagan on eve of carbon tax increase

  On Tuesday in the Central Okanagan, gas was selling for $1.619 a litre. On Wednesday, it jumped 13 cents to $1.749 a litre.

  Consumer

  Mar 28, 2024
• B.C. residents split on future of provincial carbon tax: poll

  B.C. residents are split about what should happen to the provincial tax if the Conservative Party of Canada wins the 2025 Canadian federal election.

  Economy

  Oct 25, 2023
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• Here are the ways life will be more expensive in B.C. starting April 1

  Provincial and federal carbon taxes are going up, increasing the cost of gas and other energy sources. It will rise from $50 per tonne of emissions to $65 per tonne. 

  Economy

  Mar 31, 2023
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• B.C. carbon tax, BC Hydro and ICBC rate hikes kick in on April 1

  A provincial carbon tax hike goes into effect on April 1, adding around one cent per litre to the cost of filling up your vehicle.

  Money

  Apr 1, 2019