Manitoba Proposes Own Emissions Reduction Plan as Alternative to Higher Federal Carbon Tax
• Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province will propose an alternative to the federal carbon tax, arguing Manitoba can meet emissions targets through its own plan.
• Kinew says Manitoba has already "effectively decarbonized" its electricity from hydro investments, and new budget measures will further reduce emissions.
• The federal carbon tax rate is set to increase April 1 from $65 to $80 per tonne, raising gas and energy bills, though rebates will also increase.
• Seven provincial premiers have called on Ottawa to scrap or pause the tax increase, but Kinew has not been as critical as some counterparts.
• Nova Scotia's premier was the first to express interest in developing an alternative plan, though it's unclear if he will formally submit one.