Posted 3/13/2024, 8:09:59 PM
Trudeau Defends Planned Carbon Tax Hike Despite Provincial Opposition
- Trudeau defended planned carbon tax increase despite calls from premiers to scrap it, calling opponents "short-term thinkers"
- Carbon tax set to rise from $65 to $80/tonne on April 1; rebates also to increase
- At least 7 premiers have urged Trudeau to pause or cancel the scheduled hike
- Trudeau met with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who opposes the tax increase
- Saskatchewan says it won't remit money owed; Trudeau says provinces "can't opt out of Canada"