Posted 3/31/2024, 3:00:19 PM
Environment Minister Defends Carbon Price Hike Despite Political and Affordability Concerns
- Environment Minister says carbon price hike necessary to solve climate change, though admits it's a "tough political battle"
- Price increase does more financial good than harm for average Canadians, giving back more money than it costs most
- Industrial polluters pay for about 75% of emissions reductions under plan; individuals pay the rest
- Alberta Premier calls increase "inhumane" during House testimony as it makes winter heating unaffordable
- Federal government has no alternative plan that meets 2030 emissions goal as effectively as carbon pricing, minister argues