80% of Saskatchewan homes heat with natural gas, their costs set to increase 31% thanks to Liberal’s so-called “carbon price” Canadians for Affordable Energy: As Saskatchewan gets ready for the winter season, a new report shows the federal government’s carbon dioxide emissions tax is set to have a big impact on their ability … Continued
Carbon taxes shouldn’t come at small, medium-sized businesses’ expense — Peter Shawn Taylor To sell its carbon pricing plan to the corporate sector, Ottawa has already promised large-scale emitters a rebate of almost the full amount they pay in carbon taxes. And, according to a report by Canadians for Clean Prosperity (CCP), a national carbon … Continued
Manitoba backs out of planned carbon tax, says Ottawa not respecting provinces — Steve Lambert Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister did an about-face on carbon taxes Wednesday, abandoning plans to start charging a levy in December and joining other conservative leaders in flat-out opposition to federal plans. Pallister announced a year ago he would enact a $25-a-tonne … Continued
Only in the Twilight Zone will carbon taxes make families ‘richer’ — Jack M. Mintz Canadians for Clean Prosperity published a report last week estimating that a carbon tax will make every Canadian better off, be they rich or poor, if the money is rebated to every person as equal per capita grants. Yippee — … Continued