It was a revelation that caught most onlookers off guard and continues to cause surprise and disappointment for many. Last Friday while attending a conference at Washington, D.C.’s , Wilson Center, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney told a panel that a shift away from hydrocarbons was inevitable and that it was “preferable that the last barrel … Continued
In the span of a week, Canadians were witness to economic headlines which appear to confirm that the country’s overall performance wasn’t as advertised near the end of October when, as the Federal election neared its end, there was little to suggest the economy wasn’t firing on all cylinders. Whether coincidence or the deliberate withholding … Continued
Earlier this month, Canada’s Eco-Fiscal Commission, an economic think tank devoted to climate change policy, released a report on the eve of the annual climate meeting in Spain (COP25). It found that the price tag to honour Canada’s commitment to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement means everyone will soon need to pay what amounts to … Continued
Reports today that the New Brunswick government has accepted imposing a carbon tax levy after the Trudeau government foisted one on consumers last April, following the Higg’s government’s initial refusal to comply, comes as a distinct disappointment and merely a delay of inevitably higher prices for all forms of energy services in that province. Under … Continued
Reports this morning that Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission says Canadians will need to pay $210 a tonne carbon tax to meet its Paris Agreement on Climate Change isn’t going to be cheap. The report estimates an extra 40 cents a litre at the pumps, but in reality that cost is much higher. For provinces currently without … Continued
Canadians for Affordable Energy: New Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has promised to axe Alberta’s carbon dioxide tax on May 30, a positive move that would save Alberta taxpayers $1.4 billion. But before Albertans celebrate, federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna says she’s preparing to impose a federal carbon tax on the province. New numbers show that … Continued
50% of Manitoba homes heat with natural gas, their costs set to increase 32% by 2022 thanks to Liberal’s so-called “carbon price” (aka carbon tax) The impact of the carbon tax will not be the same for everyone. Those who use natural gas and suburban/rural families who drive long distances will be most affected. … Continued
The non-profit group Canadians for Affordable Energy is raising the alarm over how BC’s carbon tax will impact households. B.C. residents currently pay a carbon tax of $35 per tonne,and that will increase $5 a tonne every year until 2021. Group President Kevin Lacey says if you are reliant on natural gas for heat and … Continued
Carbon tax will increase price of natural gas by 31%, gasoline pump price by 8% by 2021 Canadians for Affordable Energy: British Columbia’s carbon dioxide emissions tax is already costing taxpayers money out of their pocket, but a new study shows that suburban families and those using natural gas are being punished the hardest. … Continued
Ottawa’s unwillingness to hear alternatives from N.B. sounds like ‘bullying’ – minister ADAM HURAS PARLIAMENT HILL OTTAWA • There’s nothing the Blaine Higgs Progressive Conservative government can do to stop Ottawa from imposing a carbon tax on New Brunswickers in the year ahead, the Trudeau government has confirmed. New Brunswick has run out of time … Continued