Posted 3/27/2024, 2:57:00 PM
Carbon Tax Tensions Flare as Conservative Chair Unilaterally Invites Critical Premiers to Testify
- Sparks flew at a House committee hearing as Liberal MPs objected to Conservative chair unilaterally inviting anti-carbon tax premiers.
- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe testified, arguing the tax makes life less affordable. More premiers to follow.
- Tensions escalating on the Hill over looming carbon tax hike on April 1.
- In a letter, Trudeau defended the policy and said it accounts for a third of Canada's 2030 emission targets.
- Trudeau implored premiers to offer credible alternative climate plans if they want the federal backstop lifted.