British Columbia Premier Eby proposes eliminating consumer carbon tax if federal government removes legal requirement.
British Columbia Premier David Eby announced plans to eliminate the consumer carbon tax if the federal government removes its legal requirement. He argues that the current tax has been politicized and harmed political consensus in the province. Eby emphasized the need to address affordability issues while ensuring that "big polluters" are held accountable for carbon emissions. Opposition leaders criticized this move as a political maneuver rather than a policy solution.
September 12, 2024
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