Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seeks a judicial review of the federal carbon levy exemption for home heating oil, arguing unfairness and constitutionality.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the province's application for a judicial review of the federal carbon levy exemption for home heating oil, arguing it unfairly benefits certain regions, particularly the Atlantic provinces, while disadvantaging Albertans who use natural gas. Alberta Justice Minister Mickey Amery expects the legal process to take about a year. The government seeks to declare the exemption unconstitutional and aims to abolish the carbon levy entirely.

October 29, 2024
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