Economists recognize that a cap-and-trade system is equivalent to a tax on carbon emissions.
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March 4, 2016
4:00PM
March 4, 2016
3:46PM
The B.C. government has used carbon tax revenues as a slush fund to give money to favoured groups such as the B.C. film industry.
November 27, 2015
3:00AM
If the carbon tax was in fact revenue neutral, Premier Notley's plan would include a clear list of what taxes are going to be cut.
November 26, 2015
12:33PM
This week, the Alberta government unveiled its new strategy on climate change, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
November 26, 2015
12:19PM
For many years, Alberta has maintained a strong investment climate vis-à-vis other provinces and other energy-producing jurisdictions.
November 23, 2015
1:11PM
Yesterday, the Alberta government unveiled its new climate change strategy, calling for a carbon tax, which represents a new tax burden on Alberta businesses and families.
October 2, 2015
10:00AM
Naomi Klein’s anti-capitalist vision for the future may allow for only a few lucky high-flyers.
September 10, 2015
12:59PM
Even if oil prices came roaring back, many environmentalists would not allow any additional growth in oilsand development.
February 21, 2015
12:00PM
With a call-for-comments, Ontario released its Climate Change Discussion Paper on Feb. 12. The plan is essentially a laundry list of public policies that have been sought by environmentalists and allies for decades.
December 5, 2014
9:00AM
Carbon taxes are back on centre stage in Canada, after a new “bipartisan” Ecofiscal Commission came out in favour of the idea.