Canada’s climate policy, not just the carbon tax, is on a knife’s edge

The Liberal government seemed content to let the carbon tax do all the work until, magically, everyone buys electric vehicles, installs heat pumps, and flocks to public transit.

The saddest thing is that the Liberals under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, are probably as good as it gets on climate since Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre doesn’t take climate seriously, writes Susan Riley.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SUSAN RILEY

November 13, 2023

CHELSEA, QUE.—When it comes to the recent back-alley mugging of the federal carbon tax, there are a lot of fingerprints on the knife.

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past weekâ€™s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy