Losing the consumer carbon tax takes Canada a step backwards

Overall, losing the consumer carbon tax takes Canada a step backwards on its decarbonization journey while also making life harder for low- and middle-income households.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has said he's open to replacing the carbon tax if Canada can meet its climate change goals.

The consumer carbon tax, which is five years old, is—on paper—a sensible policy that provides incentives to reduce emissions, but leaves flexibility to allow individuals to respond in a way that suits their circumstance. While it was originally supported by a majority of...

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