Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says it's not uncommon for Ottawa to make decisions in the national interest that have a greater benefit in one region.
Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Minister Randy Boissonnault rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023.He says the decision reflects both a lack of options for residents in regions where home heating oil is heavily used, which critics of the policy say is predominantly Atlantic Canada, and added that the federal government has also done things that “disproportionately” benefit Albertans.
Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the government would implement a three-year pause on the carbon price for homes on heating oil and work with provincial governments on plans to subsidize heat pumps for low-income residents.How Alberta became a green energy leader then squandered itTrudeau made the announcement flanked by members of the Liberal Atlantic caucus.
“For thousands of Canadians, it’s the only option they have. And so this was a compassionate, responsible approach to making sure that our carbon pricing system continues to have integrity across the country.”Political battle heats up over home heating
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