Americas > Canadian govt forecasts carbon pricing to slash up to 90 Mt of GHGs, narrowly trim GDP

Canadian govt forecasts carbon pricing to slash up to 90 Mt of GHGs, narrowly trim GDP

Published 21:12 on April 30, 2018  /  Last updated at 13:48 on May 9, 2018  / /  Americas, Canada, Carbon Taxes

A combination of existing provincial carbon pricing schemes along with the federal ‘backstop’ would significantly reduce Canada's GHG emissions through 2022 while slowing GDP growth less than recent estimates, according to a new report.
A combination of existing provincial carbon pricing schemes along with the federal ‘backstop’ would significantly reduce Canada's GHG emissions through 2022 while slowing GDP growth less than recent estimates, according to a new report.


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