Premiers Say Ottawa Must Ensure Carbon Pricing Measures Are Fair to All Canadians

Premiers Say Ottawa Must Ensure Carbon Pricing Measures Are Fair to All Canadians
B.C. Premier David Eby (2nd L) speaks to media during the closing news conference at the Council of the Federation Canadian premiers meeting at The Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg, on July 12, 2023. The Canadian Press/John Woods
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Canada’s premiers presented a rare unified front on Nov. 6 as they took turns saying Ottawa’s recent changes to its carbon pricing measures were unfairly applied across the country.

They released a statement after a meeting in Halifax, calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to ensure federal policies, such as carbon pricing, are delivered in an equitable way, “particularly in light of the affordability challenges being faced across the country.”