The Atlantic premiers are asking the federal environment minister for an extension to the deadline to submit a provincial carbon pricing plan.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has requested the federal government for an extension to the deadline to submit a provincial carbon pricing plan. - Ryan TaplinNova Scotia Premier Tim Houston, chair of the Council of Atlantic Premiers, wrote that the premiers are concerned about the affordability impacts of a carbon tax on homes in Atlantic Canada.
"The increase to the costs of energy under the carbon price will amplify the inflationary pressures currently being felt in Atlantic Canada and we believe that any discussion on carbon pricing should prioritize mitigating these impacts," Houston wrote.was rejected on Monday. Without a satisfactory plan approved by the federal government, a federal carbon tax will automatically take effect.
He said the extension would allow the resolution of any remaining issues and a discussion of options for the federal government to support energy affordability. A media conference with Nova Scotia Environment Minister Timothy Halman on the topic is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. today.
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