1 hour ago Today's letters: Shouldn't Mark Carney have kept the carbon tax?

Wednesday, March 19: The new prime minister may have hurt a huge number of people who benefited from the rebate part of the program, a reader says. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Economics

16 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Poilievre will unleash Canada’s economy, Carney will keep our resources in the ground

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s political columnist Brian Lilley says Poilievre has a plan including cutting the entire carbon tax while Carney will have a shadow tax he will try to hide from Canadians. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

Transport

20 h. ago B.C. is killing its consumer carbon tax: What does that mean for you?

Killing part of the 17-year-old tax will save residents money at the gas pump and home heating bill but it's going to leave a big hole in the B.C. government's budget

Economics

23 h. ago Ford government to make gas tax cut permanent despite carbon tax change

During the election campaign, the Progressive Conservatives promised to make the gas tax discount permanent — a policy the party says it will follow through on.

Politics

31 h. ago B.C.’s consumer carbon price is dying. How will the province make up the revenue?

The B.C. government faces a $1.8-billion hole in its budget with the end of the consumer carbon tax, but experts say new opportunities may help balance the challenges.

Economics

34 h. ago LILLEY: PM Carney has it all wrong with industrial carbon tax

The carbon tax will still be an issue in the coming election. It’s a topic both Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre were talking about Monday. While Conservative Leader Poilievre was promising to scrap the industrial carbon tax, Prime Minister Carney was defending it as a necessity on his trip to Europe. On Friday, Carney and […]

Economics

36 h. ago What’s left for a Conservative climate plan after the carbon tax?

Climate change has been eclipsed by the cost of living and Donald Trump in terms of Canadians top concerns. Will the Conservatives’ plans matter?

Society

41 h. ago Conservatives Promise to Kill Canada’s Industrial Carbon Tax

One of the top contenders to become Canada’s next prime minister has promised to scrap the country’s industrial carbon tax.

Economics

43 h. ago Adam Pankratz: Of course the Liberals would brag about cancelling their own carbon tax

Their politically expedient about-face has reached levels of hypocrisy rarely seen

Economics

3 d. ago B.C. climate news: Carney moves Guilbeault out of climate ministry | Study shows atmospheric rivers are getting bigger and more frequent | B.C. preps legislation to scrap carbon tax

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of March 10 to 16, 2025.

Economics

3 d. ago CHARLEBOIS: Mark Carney’s carbon tax rebrand won’t stop food prices from rising

The real burden remains embedded in the supply chain, compounding costs at every stage and ultimately driving up food prices for Canadians

Economics

3 d. ago Danielle Smith not sold on killing carbon tax, calls for industrial levy plan

Smith says the real test of the new federal government will be how it levies carbon pricing on industrial polluters

Economics

3 d. ago Danielle Smith not convinced by Carney on killing carbon tax, waiting to see industrial plan

Smith says the real test of the new prime minister will be how high his carbon taxes go on industries

Economics

3 d. ago Premier Smith not sold on killing of consumer carbon tax, wants industrial levy plan

Despite calling for its demise for years, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn't phased by the new prime minister's move to kill the consumer carbon levy.

Economics

4 d. ago Smith skeptical on Prime Minister Carney despite end of consumer carbon tax

'He's made his view very clear about not wanting a transparent carbon tax. He wants a hidden one,' Smith said

Politics

4 d. ago Carney suggests he will get rid of the carbon tax on first official day in office

The former Bank of Canada governor formed a leaner cabinet of 24 members, down from 37, excluding some high-profile MPs

Economics

4 d. ago Carney winds carbon tax price to zero, eliminating it before possible campaign

The former Bank of Canada governor formed a leaner cabinet of 24 members, down from 37, excluding some high-profile MPs

Economics

4 d. ago Carney cuts carbon tax rate to zero, neutralizing unpopular policy before possible campaign

The former Bank of Canada governor formed a leaner cabinet of 24 members, down from 37, excluding some high-profile MPs

Economics

4 d. ago David Staples: No carbon tax, no worries, Guilbeault says, as Liberals have 100 anti

"That gives us three times more emissions reduction (than the consumer carbon tax), so make sure big polluters do their fair share when it comes to reducing emissions."

Economics

6 d. ago Liberal government unsure how to repeal April 1 carbon tax hike

Ministers aren't exactly clear on how to fulfill Carney's promise

Politics