Acting on climate change will create ‘new economic opportunities and good jobs,’ says environment minister

When asked if the government was considering a support fund for extractive industries or other businesses poised to be hit hard by the new carbon price, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said it was not, and instead noted that all revenue generated from the price will be returned to the 'jurisdiction of origin.'

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says Canada’s approach to carbon pricing is 'designed to address competitiveness considerations,' and is 'informed by the principles that price increases should occur in a predictable and gradual way to limit economic impacts.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI

March 19, 2018

It has been one of the most pressing priorities for the Liberal government since assuming power in November 2015. Reducing Canada's carbon footprint as part of global efforts to combat climate change and transitioning the country to a new, lower carbon economy. It has also been one of the most fr...

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