The premier of Nova Scotia has replied to the prime minister's request for an alternative to the federal carbon pricing program. carbon pricing program.
Tim Houston's 'Still Better Than a Carbon Tax Plan' outlines the actions his government has taken to fight climate change so far.
The document contains the government's previously announced strategies for protecting the coast, addressing climate change, promoting clean electricity, and green hydrogen.
He sent the plan to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a letter dated March 28, expressing the province's disagreement with the idea of a carbon tax being the best approach to addressing climate change in Nova Scotia.
The prime minister said today in the Halifax area that he hasn't reviewed the details of Houston's plan.
Trudeau stated that he is willing to discuss with Houston, but noted that Nova Scotia's previous climate change plans did not meet federal requirements, which include a carbon price.
Trudeau mentioned that Ottawa's $15 per tonne carbon price increase went into effect on Monday, and he added that this increase will lead to larger quarterly rebate cheques for families, which are set to be received on April 15 to help offset the higher fuel costs.
This report by The Canadian Press was initially published on April 2, 2024.
