Liberal government's carbon pricing policy becoming a political liability due to affordability crisis; Conservative leader Poilievre promising to "axe the tax" if elected.
Canada's carbon pricing policy, intended to tackle climate change, has become a political liability for the liberal government. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is campaigning against the consumer carbon price, promising to "axe the tax" if elected, which has resonated with Canadians amidst an affordability crisis. The government has struggled to counter the conservatives' attacks, despite the carbon price enjoying support from economists. Research suggests the Liberals' carbon pricing strategy may not be politically feasible.
June 01, 2024
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