Canada would miss Paris Agreement targets under Conservative climate plan: report
A spokesperson for Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer disputed the findings. Continue reading
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Carbon tax mystery text leaves many annoyed and confused
The text message appears to be an attempt to identify voters who are opposed to the carbon tax imposed by the federal Liberals, presumably so they can be targeted during the election campaign this fall. Continue reading
Trudeau calls Ford government’s attempt to block carbon tax ‘irresponsible’
The Ontario government’s attempt to block the federal carbon tax is shortsighted and irresponsible, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told an environment conference in Montreal Thursday. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau now faces conservative provincial governments from the Rockies to the Maritimes
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax could face a stronger challenge from the provinces with Jason Kenney in charge of Alberta. Continue reading
Trudeau has heated moment when asked to reconcile climate plan with pipeline purchase
A young woman asked Trudeau to reconcile the Liberal government’s decision to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline with its climate plan. Continue reading
Carbon tax bumps up gas prices in 4 provinces — will it change consumer behaviour?
The federal tax is $20 a tonne for this year and is set to increase by $10 annually until it reaches $50 a tonne in April 2022. Continue reading
Carbon tax marks a ‘revolution’ to Canadian Constitution: Saskatchewan premier
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the government’s move to implement the carbon tax is a “revolution” to the Canadian Constitution. Continue reading
Trudeau questioned about weapons contract with Saudi Arabia during town hall
Trudeau’s response was the same one he’s given on the issue in the past: the federal government is grappling with the details of a complex, CDN$15 billion contract signed by Harper’s Conservatives Continue reading
Faster electric car uptake will help Canada hit climate targets; carbon tax, coal phase-out not enough
Canada is still 79 million tonnes of greenhouse gases shy of hitting its existing promise to cut emissions. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Justin Trudeau throws down the gauntlet on climate change
Justin Trudeau announced his carbon tax in Etobicoke, Ont., Doug Ford’s political backyard. Tasha Kheiriddin calls it the PM’s version of his father’s ‘Just watch me’ moment. Continue reading