Canada plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. To do this, it will increase the carbon tax on April 1.
This anti-pollution tool is targeted by the Conservative party in opposition. Seven provinces have asked to suspend or cancel the increase. The province of Newfoundland, although held by an ally of Justin Trudeau, is asking for a reprieve “ at least until inflation stabilizes ” “The current government has great difficulty explaining its own tax,” says a professor of political science.