The federal carbon-pricing plan’s broken promise to small business

Almost none of the billions of dollars collected in carbon tax revenues have found their way back to SMEs since 2019, leaving them disillusioned and struggling to keep up with the rising cost of doing business.

Small Business Minister Rechie Valdez makes an announcement at Carleton University on Feb. 8. Small businesses must be a partner in the fight against climate change, not just another source of revenue, writes Jairo Yunis.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JAIRO YUNIS

April 15, 2024

In the fight against climate change, small businesses—the backbone of our economy—have long been touted as an essential part of the solution. However, the federal government’s carbon-pricing system, the centrepiece of Canada’s plan to reduce emissions, is not only fa...

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