Nova Scotia Seeking an Exemption From Federal Carbon Tax, Saying It Is Doing Enough

Nova Scotia Seeking an Exemption From Federal Carbon Tax, Saying It Is Doing Enough
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston responds to a question from the media on the final day of the summer meeting of the Canada's Premiers at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, B.C., on July 12, 2022. The Canadian Press/Chad Hipolito
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Nova Scotia is asking the federal government for an exemption from the federal carbon tax.

Premier Tim Houston announced the province’s proposal at a news conference today, saying Nova Scotia’s existing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions exceed Canada’s emissions targets.