Canadian government to impose ‘backstop’ carbon pricing on five provinces

Published 19:13 on October 23, 2018  /  Last updated at 22:44 on October 2, 2019  / /  Americas, Canada, Carbon Taxes

The Canadian federal government on Tuesday announced it will fully or partially implement its ‘backstop’ carbon tax plan next year on five provinces that are resisting Ottawa’s efforts roll out CO2 pricing across Canada.
The Canadian federal government on Tuesday announced it will fully or partially implement its ‘backstop’ carbon tax plan next year on five provinces that are resisting Ottawa’s efforts roll out CO2 pricing across Canada.


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