Liberal carbon tax
New natural gas plants will have to pay carbon tax on all emissions
The change made this week means new natural-gas plants will have their emissions standard toughened each year after 2021, until in 2030 they will pay the carbon price on every ounce of their emissions. Continue reading
Feds to spend $60M in carbon tax revenue on green school retrofits
The federal government is spending a portion of the proceeds of the carbon tax to fund green projects at schools in four provinces. Continue reading
Alberta election sparking politicians to fog truth about carbon tax: economist
Between politicians who fog the truth and the ones just in a fog, Chris Ragan wants to fan fresh air into a carbon tax debate that is clouding Alberta’s provincial election and drifting into an upcoming federal campaign. Continue reading
Sharp jump in London, Ont. gas prices expected in April
“So the new normal for us in London? Look for $1.35 at top end, $1.25 at low end,” says senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy.com Dan McTeague. 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
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
‘We’re not done’; Carbon tax plans could still change more as feds weigh cost to Ontario businesses
There could still be further changes to federal carbon pricing rules set to go into effect next year as Ottawa weighs concerns over American protectionism. Continue reading
Here’s how much more you could be paying for fuel when the carbon tax goes into effect
Will companies download the full price of the carbon levy onto consumers or will a calculation between profit margins and competition help keep prices lower? Continue reading
Canadians suspicious Liberal carbon price plan will turn into a cash grab: Ipsos poll
Most Canadians believe the Liberal government’s plan to price carbon pollution will lower greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), but they’re skeptical that measure could turn into a cash grab. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall willing to take carbon fight to Supreme Court
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is considering taking Ottawa to the Supreme Court in his fight against the recently announced carbon tax. Continue reading