REGINA — The federal government says it has reached an agreement with Saskatchewan over the province not paying carbon levy money to Ottawa, though the case may still end up in court.
National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said Tuesday the deal secures 50 per cent of what Saskatchewan owes until the dispute is resolved."Our government remains committed to upholding this significant legislation that propels us towards a more sustainable future and pledges to be fair to all Canadians by providing the full Canada Carbon Rebate where the federal backstop system applies," Bibeau said in a statement.
A judge had granted a temporary stay to prevent the money seizure until court arguments could be heard."The province's bank account and general revenue fund are safe and sound, and all moneys remain there, thanks to the court's early intervention," she said in a statement.Earlier this year, Premier Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government stopped paying the carbon levy on natural gas, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau exempted home-heating oil users from paying.
Saskatchewan argues it's unfair for its residents to pay if those in other jurisdictions are getting a break. It also says it's unconstitutional for Ottawa to drain a provincial bank account.The documents say the carbon pricing law allows the revenue agency to collect 50 per cent of what's owed, if that figure is more than $1 million.
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