Tories’ ‘axe the tax’ messaging ignores success of B.C. policy and misunderstands ‘basics of climate change,’ says NDP critic Cannings

Though it’s likely in the Conservatives' best interest to have a strong climate plan ahead of the next election, Clean Prosperity’s Michael Bernstein says that doesn't necessarily mean supporting a carbon price.

Pierre Poilievre supporters hold signs protesting the government’s carbon pricing plan at a Conservative leadership contest rally at the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa on March 31, 2022. Now-leader Poilievre chose to cancel two of his recent well-attended 'Bring It Home' rallies in B.C. amid the ongoing wildfires in the province.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY STUART BENSON

August 30, 2023

As evacuation orders and travel bans in wildfire-affected regions of British Columbia continue to impact the tourism industry and scheduled events in the province, including at least two of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s rallies, NDP MP Richard Cannings says i...

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