The decision means the Liberal carbon tax will no longer apply there but a provincial one will.

'Adaptation is really important ... but I would say I think it’s really a side show to the much more important challenge which is reducing our carbon 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.

The federal government is spending a portion of the proceeds of the carbon tax to fund green projects at schools in four provinces.

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.

"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.

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. 

This government has a spotty record of success when it comes to getting money out the door to groups that were promised assistance.

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.

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?