Premiers complaining about carbon price didn't pitch better ideas: Trudeau

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pushing back against premiers who are asking him to cancel an upcoming increase to the federal carbon price, saying they have not proposed better ideas to fight climate change.

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The premiers of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador all asked to Trudeau to forgo a planned increase on April 1. Trudeau said in his letter that it's critical to dispel the “misconception” that Canada's carbon pricing system is a significant driver of inflation, as there are many factors at play.

“We continue to remain open to proposals for credible systems that price pollution that reflect the unique realities of your regions and meet the national benchmark.” Poilievre has been drumming up support for months, hosting coast-to-coast rallies, fundraising and selling party T-shirts with his pledge to “axe the tax” should Conservatives form the next government.

 

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