Canadians Hold Cross-Country Protests Against April 1 Carbon Tax Hike

Canadians Hold Cross-Country Protests Against April 1 Carbon Tax Hike
Anti-carbon tax protesters take part in a demonstrartion near Hope, B.C., on April 1, 2024 to protest the federal carbon tax increase. Jeff Sandes/The Epoch Times
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OTTAWA—Canadians across the country on April 1 held protests against the federal carbon tax increase, a federal policy they say is making life more unaffordable for those already struggling financially.

The federal carbon tax increased from $65 per tonne of greenhouse gas emissions to $80 on April 1, and is set to rise until it hits $170 per tonne in 2030.