PBO says Canada needs higher carbon prices to hit emissions targets
Canada’s parliamentary budget watchdog says a higher price on carbon will be needed if Canada is to meet its Paris Agreement targets. Continue reading
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Most Canadians will get more money from carbon rebate than tax will cost them: PBO
Canada’s budget watchdog agrees with the federal government’s claim that Canadians are going to get more from the climate change tax rebate than they are paying in carbon tax. Continue reading
Ontario ‘alarmist’ over federal government’s powers if carbon pricing law stands, court hears
In her submissions to the Ontario Court of Appeal, Sharlene Telles-Langdon stressed the urgency in reducing greenhouse gas emissions to stop global warming scientists say will be catastrophic. The provinces, she said, simply can’t do it on their own. Continue reading
Fact check: Does the federal carbon tax leave 8 out of 10 families better off?
The government argues that eight in 10 households in the four affected provinces will get a rebate that amounts to more money than they end up paying in carbon tax. Continue reading
Shell urges CAPP to adjust emission policies to support carbon pricing
Global energy giant Royal Dutch Shell is urging Canada’s largest oil and gas organization to get off the fence and support both the Paris climate accord and the pricing of carbon to encourage greenhouse gas emission reductions. Continue reading
Carbon tax worries Saskatchewan farmers
Saskatchewan farmers are worried the federal government’s carbon tax will take a toll on their annual expenses in transporting commodities from farm to table. Continue reading
Regina man goes green to stay ahead of curve amidst carbon tax
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
While many are angry about the impact the carbon tax is having on their wallets, others are embracing the change. Continue reading
Facing heat on SNC-Lavalin, Liberals aim to shift attention to climate change with new ads
Radio ads will air in the four provinces where the federal government is imposing a carbon tax: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick. Continue reading
Saskatchewan courts may be closer to having cameras during trials: experts
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Cameras have only been used in Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal, but provincial court and the Court of Queen’s Bench could be next. Continue reading
NSBA disagrees with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce on carbon tax
A Saskatoon business group disagrees with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s position on a carbon tax. Continue reading