Is the carbon tax dead?
With NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh seemingly jumping ship last week and a strong Conservative opposition that has plastered its aversion to carbon pricing on everything from Twitter posts to t-shirts, it has prompted the question — is the carbon tax on its last legs?
The narrative surrounding the Liberal government’s carbon tax reflects a story of political determination and ongoing, vocal opposition. Since its introduction by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration in 2016, the policy has faced numerous challengers.
When former environment minister Catherine McKenna presented the policy to her provincial counterparts, Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe walked out of the meeting. After becoming premier, Moe aimed to have the last word by joining other conservative first ministers to contest the issue in court, but they ultimately lost in a decision from Canada’s highest court.
