Houston Wants Exemption For N.S. From Federal Carbon Tax
On Thrusday, Nova Scotia submitted its own plan to reduce emissions during a meeting with the federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
On Thrusday, Nova Scotia submitted its own plan to reduce emissions during a meeting with the federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
The Atlantica Centre for Energy’s Michelle Robichaud says Atlantic Canada needs “immediate and effective decisions” to help ease the strain caused by rising fuel prices, while respecting the goals of carbon pricing and our need to reduce emissions.
The Higgs government has proposed using a portion of its $163-million carbon tax revenue to lower income tax rates for those in the lowest tax bracket.
In an interview with Huddle, Iain Rankin talks about an environmental approach to managing the economy, which includes sustainable forestry and phasing out coal by filling power needs through wind and hydro.
Environment Minister Jonathan says the Liberals’ updated plan will allow Canada to beat its Paris accord targets 10 years from now.
The intent under the province’s plan is to offset increases so consumers see no year-to-year jump in prices. The Green Party leader said that’s a “huge mistake” which eliminates longtime influence on things like vehicle purchase decisions.
New Brunswickers are now paying less to fill up their vehicle’s fuel tank, and low-income earners will see a modest boost in the minimum wage.
The agreement will see the federal backstop and the provincial gas tax each removed from the pumps and replaced by New Brunswick’s own carbon levy.
“I don’t have a choice,” said Higgs when asked how the province would move forward on the issue. “People voted for [a carbon tax] so we have to find a way in New Brunswick to make it work.”
Carl Duivenvoorden explains how carbon pricing has helped his family come out ahead.