ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The chummy Liberal leaders of Canada and of Newfoundland and Labrador sparred this week over the federal government's consumer carbon levy.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The chummy Liberal leaders of Canada and of Newfoundland and Labrador sparred this week over the federal government's consumer carbon levy.
He said that includes supporting Ottawa's carbon pricing scheme, which the prime minister said returns more money to most Canadian households in rebates than what they pay out, adding,"it's basic math.""Premier Furey has always been clear that the federal carbon tax is not the appropriate instrument to mitigate climate change at this time, and that he will continue to fight for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians," it said.
Provinces can set up their own carbon pricing strategies, which have to be approved by the Canadian government, or they can use the federal pricing scheme. Quebec, for example, is exempt from the levy because it uses a cap-and-trade system. On Friday, Furey pushed again."Canadians — particularly in more rural areas, like Newfoundland and Labrador — cannot immediately access alternatives such as an electric vehicle or public transit system," his statement said."On top of that, families are already burdened by inflationary pressures at this time."
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