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
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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
Carbon rebates called a ‘vote-buying scheme’ by Sask. Premier Scott Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe calls the carbon rebate announced by the federal government a “vote buying scheme.” Continue reading
Liberals say 90% of carbon tax will be given to Canadians in rebate
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday will reveal the government’s plan for a climate tax for provinces that haven’t come up with their own climate strategies, or those that didn’t meet federal standards. Continue reading
Roy Green: A pan-Canadian carbon tax slipping out of reach
Justin Trudeau is increasingly is facing a firewall of opposition to his pan-Canadian tax plan. Continue reading
Trudeau says it’s ‘unfortunate’ conservative politicians don’t agree with carbon tax
Justin Trudeau is lamenting certain conservative politicians’ views on climate change as Ontario Premier Doug Ford is rallying against the carbon tax in the West. Continue reading
Feds ‘completely on track’ to impose carbon tax despite provinces dropping out
Federal officials say there’ll be no problem adding Manitoba to the growing list of provinces where Ottawa will have to apply a carbon tax — but they’re still not ready to say exactly how the revenues raised by the tax will be given back to people in those provinces. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Trudeau’s carbon tax gamble
This government has a spotty record of success when it comes to getting money out the door to groups that were promised assistance. Continue reading