Carbon Pricing

• Saskatchewan introduces legislation to keep federal carbon pricing off home heating

  On Tuesday, the government introduced legislation to keep the Carbon Tax off SaskEnergy bills in 2025. The government expects families to save $480 next year.

  Canada

  Dec 3
  
• Carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free: Freeland

  Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit.

  Canada

  Nov 13
  
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• Canadians getting carbon rebates with top-ups for rural residents

  The government says this is the first time all banks will label the payment as the Canada Carbon Rebate, after years of inconsistent and vague phrasing on bank statements.

  Canada

  Oct 15
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• Saskatchewan government files injunction ahead of CRA carbon audit

  Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said an injunction has been filed to stop the CRA from taking the province's money.

  Politics

  Jul 4
• Is carbon pricing a politically feasible climate policy? What research says

  Research suggests the Liberals may be fighting a losing battle when it comes to carbon pricing.

  Canada

  Jun 1
• Liberal MP calls out PBO for error in carbon price analysis

  A Liberal MP says the parliamentary budget officer should have issued a more-public correction to an error in its carbon price analysis.

  Canada

  May 28
• Carbon rebate payments going out to some Canadians. Here’s what to expect 

  The first instalment of the 2024 Canada carbon rebate will be delivered to some Canadians on Monday as long as they filed their taxes by the middle of March.

  Canada

  Apr 15
• Is carbon pricing affecting food prices in Saskatchewan?

  According to one economist, the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 0.7 per cent in Saskatchewan in 2023 due to the carbon tax.

  Economy

  Apr 5
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• ‘Still Better Than a Carbon Tax’ is Nova Scotia alternative to Ottawa’s climate plan

  Nova Scotia’s premier has responded to a challenge from the prime minister to submit an alternative to the federal carbon pricing program.

  Canada

  Apr 2
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• Carbon price increase officially comes into effect despite controversy

  The Liberal government's planned carbon price hike has been met with contention from premiers, mainly regarding worries about putting additional financial strain on Canadians.

  Canada

  Apr 1