HALIFAX—The federal environment minister on Thursday rejected a request from the premiers of Atlantic Canada for an extension to the deadline to submit their plans to tackle carbon emissions.
In a statement to The Canadian Press, Steven Guilbeault said his deadlines “were clearly and repeatedly communicated,” adding that provinces have until Friday to provide their strategies to price carbon pollution. Provinces without climate plans deemed acceptable by Ottawa are subject to the federal government’s carbon tax.
“Atlantic provinces, like all other provinces and territories, have had a year to prepare their submissions …. I want to be very clear about the importance of pollution pricing in making life more affordable for families,” Guilbeault said….