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
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