Nova Scotia seeks exception to federal carbon tax

Nova Scotia is seeking an exemption from the federal carbon tax. The province’s cap and trade deal expires at the end of the year, and so the province needs a new plan approved by Ottawa. Premier Tim Houston says the province’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions exceeds Canada’s emission targets, making a carbon tax unnecessary. Alicia Draus has the details.

• Nova Scotia seeking an exemption from federal carbon tax, saying it is doing enough