Here’s how to get to zero-carbon emissions equitably

The increase in tax is a reinvestment in our economy for a resilient future. A small levy on current consumption can help enable long-term national prosperity. Opposition to the climate plan will subside in due course as trust in the governance structure is established and the benefits get recognized over time.

Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault in a Hill scrum on Jan. 31, 2024. 'We propose an alternative to the existing federal carbon tax policy that can also deliver a low-carbon future consistent with our international obligations,' write Jatin Nathwani and Ann Fitz-Gerald.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JATIN NATHWANI AND ANN FITZGERALD

February 19, 2024

The federal carbon tax has become a major contentious issue energized by a toxic political debate. With the Conservatives' 'axe the tax' movement gaining momentum and others in tow, a crucial national goal of mitigating climate risks is in jeopardy. Worse still, Canada’s r...

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