This article originally appeared in the Western Standard On April 1, the carbon tax is going to rise from $65 per tonne to $80 per tonne, and it seems Canadians are noticing this jump more than those of the past few years. Back in 2019, the Trudeau government announced its 566% carbon tax hike, starting … Continued
The other week the CEO of Manitoba Hydro was ousted from her position by the utility’s NDP appointed Board of Directors. This story likely won’t get much attention outside of Manitoba, but it should. Why? Because it illuminates just how overzealous the Net Zero cult has become. Now-former CEO Jay Grewal was appointed in 2019 … Continued
This article originally appeared in the Western Standard It turns out that the story circulating last week from The Toronto Star that the Liberals were considering a “rebranding” of their Carbon Taxation program was true. On Wednesday the Liberals announced that the previously known “Climate Action Incentive Payment,” will now be referred to as the “Canada Carbon … Continued
This article originally appeared in the Western Standard Welcome to 2024 where the threat of looming power outages in a resource-rich, developed country is a reality. And we have Justin Trudeau and his ideologically-driven caucus to thank for it. In the past month alone, Alberta has issued four emergency alerts warning consumers to reduce demand … Continued
This Op-Ed first appeared in the Western Standard The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) wrapped up this week in Dubai. That the two-week conference, whose object is to discuss the global phase-out of fossil fuels, is being held in one of the world’s top ten oil producers — the UAE — is only the first … Continued
This Op-Ed first appeared in the Western Standard Net Zero emissions by 2050. Have you heard this line? It is increasingly hard to miss. Every trendy business, bank, corporation and government boasts about their commitment to it. But what exactly do they mean by it? In short, Net Zero by 2050 means our country either … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2023 Unite the Country – Support Conservative Motion to Exempt All Home Heating from the Carbon Tax Ottawa – Members of Parliament are expected to vote in the House today on a motion put forward by the Conservatives to extend the home heating exemption to all fuel sources, not just … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2023 ‘Why have a carbon tax at all?’ Good Question Premiers – But Net Zero Means Things Will Get Worse Toronto – Premiers across the country are responding to Trudeau’s recent announcement that heating oil will be exempt from the Carbon Tax, asking him “why have a carbon tax at … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 26, 2023 Rural Heating Oil Exempt from Carbon Tax: Win for Affordability Ottawa – Trudeau has announced that home heating oil will be exempt from the Carbon Tax for the next three years. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy reacted to Trudeau’s announcement saying, “This is a win for affordability … Continued
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 16, 2023 Trudeau Government Urged to Respect Court Decision on Bill C-69, “No More Pipelines” Act Ottawa – The Supreme Court of Canada has deemed Bill C-69, the Impact Assessment Act, largely unconstitutional in a 5-2 ruling. In the majority opinion, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Richard Wagner, writes … Continued