Trudeau Faces Provincial Pushback Over Scheduled Carbon Tax Hike
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Trudeau says Newfoundland Premier Furey is "bowing to political pressure" by calling for a delay in the carbon tax increase. Furey is the only remaining Liberal premier.
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The federal carbon tax is set to increase from $65 to $80 per tonne on April 1. Furey asked for a delay citing limited options for consumers in NL.
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Trudeau has faced pressure from multiple provinces to delay or scrap the carbon tax increase. Premiers in 6 provinces have called for a pause on the increase.
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Opposition Leader Poilievre has regularly called for the carbon tax to be axed in "Axe the Tax" rallies. He says Trudeau faces a "provincial revolt".
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Poilievre highlighted upcoming opposition motions to force a vote on the carbon tax increase that Liberal and NDP MPs will have to decide whether to support.