Moe Doubles Down on Not Collecting Carbon Tax After Trudeau Says No More Exemptions

The Saskatchewan premier says SaskEnergy will ‘absolutely not’ be collecting and submitting carbon tax on natural gas, starting Jan. 1, 2024.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe looks on during a tour at Lakewood Civic Centre in Saskatoon, Sask., on Sept. 29, 2023. The Canadian Press/Heywood Yu

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is repeating his pledge that his province will not collect the federal carbon tax on natural gas come January after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ruled out further exemptions.

“SaskEnergy will ‘absolutely not’ be collecting and submitting carbon tax on natural gas, starting January 1st,” Mr. Moe said in a Nov. 2 social media post.