Carbon price increase is ‘inhumane,’ Alberta premier tells committee – National

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the upcoming federal carbon price increase is “inhumane.” “The carbon tax increase on natural gas is going up $4.09, which is more than double the base price of natural gas, which I believe is $1.72 a gigajoule. The so-called solution of the federal government is to increase the carbon tax … Read more

Four premiers to tell a House of Commons committee to ditch carbon price increase – National

Four conservative premiers are expected to tell a House of Commons committee this week that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should ditch the planned increase in the federal carbon tax, set to take effect on Monday. Premiers Scott Moe, Danielle Smith, Blaine Higgs, and Tim Houston had all written letters to the chair of the House … Read more

Growing majority unhappy with Higgs-led government in New Brunswick: poll

New poll numbers show a growing majority of voters in New Brunswick are dissatisfied with the Progressive Conservative government led by Premier Blaine Higgs. The same poll from Narrative Research finds Liberal Party Leader Susan Holt is most preferred as premier. Narrative Research said 66 per cent of residents polled said they were “currently dissatisfied … Read more