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Cory Morgan: Double Standard: Why Should Quebec Pay Less Carbon Tax Than Other Provinces?

July 8, 2023
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Commentary It’s tough to justify the inexorable growth in carbon taxes in Canada while citizens struggle with increases in the cost of living. But the inequitable application of the scheme across provinces adds insult to injury. B.C. was the first province out of the gate to impose a carbon tax in 2008 to battle emissions. Since imposing…

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Alberta, Saskatchewan, Atlantic Provinces Join Forces Against Ottawa’s New Fuel Regulation

July 1, 2023
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Ottawa’s new fuel regulation doesn’t sit well with six provinces, as Alberta becomes the latest member to join forces with Saskatchewan and Atlantic Canada to oppose the new measure that comes into force on July 1. Two days before the Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) was enforced, Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Protected Areas Rebecca Schulz…

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Federal Carbon Taxes Higher While Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increase: Government Data

April 19, 2023
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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on a national level have increased, despite the federal government’s carbon tax, according to government data. Environment Canada, in a National Inventory Report statement, said “emissions increased by 12 million tonnes,” which, according to Blacklock’s Reporter, contradicts Environment Minister Steven Guilbealt’s claim that “our plan is working.” Emissions across Canada have…

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