Tory Motion Asking Senate to Pass Carbon Tax Exemption for Farmers Defeated

The Bloc Québécois sided with the Liberals to help defeat the motion 178 votes to 135.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre rises during Question Period in Ottawa on Nov. 2, 2023. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

A motion tabled by Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre asking the Senate to pass a carbon tax exemption bill for farmers has been defeated in the House of Commons.

All major opposition parties helped Bill C-234 pass in the House in March, but on Nov. 29 the Bloc Québécois sided with the Liberals to help defeat the motion 178 votes to 135.