Poilievre Urges B.C. Premier to Oppose Federal Carbon Tax Hike, But Eby Dismisses as 'Baloney' Campaign Tactic
• Poilievre sent letter to B.C. Premier Eby asking him to oppose federal carbon tax increase set for April 1 • Eby dismissed letter as “baloney factory” campaign tactic, said B.C. residents would get less money back if province didn’t administer increase • B.C. has had a carbon tax since 2008 and will administer the upcoming federal increase • Letter said tax increase amounts to extra 18 cents per liter of fuel which people can’t afford • 7 other provincial premiers have also asked federal government to halt the planned tax hike