Premier Scott Moe said that the carbon tax has nothing to do with climate change, it is only about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finding ways to buy votes.On the weekend, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings said that if Western and Prairie provinces elected more Liberal ministers to voice their concerns on federal carbon tax policies, maybe they could get a break on the carbon tax.“That's a discussion that we'll have down the road when we know that this one is working, but I can tell you Atlantic Caucus was vocal with what they've heard from their constituents, and perhaps they need to elect more Liberals in the Prairies so that we can have that conversation as well,” Hutchings told CTV’s Question Period host Vassy Kapelos in an interview.“And there it is… a Trudeau minister just admitted Saskatchewan families are being punished with the carbon tax because they don’t vote Liberal,” tweeted Moe.“It’s not about climate change, not about fairness, not about families, it is only about votes. This is the most divisive federal government Canada has ever had.”.When questioned about whether the federal government is considering exceptions in the policy for individuals outside Atlantic Canada or different types of home heating, Hutchings stated that it depends on the pilot project's results.Trudeau recently unveiled significant updates to the carbon tax.The Canadian government is now increasing the carbon tax rebate for rural households from 10% to 20% and introducing a three-year pause on the federal carbon tax for heating oil.Trudeau also revealed that the federal government will introduce new incentives to help people switch to electric heat pumps to make them more affordable. In Atlantic Canada, a pilot project will offer eligible households an initial payment of $250 and there will be a partnership with the provinces to establish an affordability program.When asked multiple times about the timing of Trudeau's announcement, which happened at the same time as a decline in the Liberal Party's popularity in Atlantic Canada since the introduction of the carbon tax in that region.Hutchings replied “this isn’t about polls, this is about people.”According to polling data from Abacus Data, the Liberals have seen a drop of six points in support in Atlantic Canada between June and September following the introduction of the carbon tax. During the same period, the Conservatives gained 11 points in the region.Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has strongly opposed the Liberal Party's carbon tax. Poilievre organized multiple "axe the tax" rallies across Canada recently and described Trudeau's recent announcement as a "flip-flop.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Premier Scott Moe said that the carbon tax has nothing to do with climate change, it is only about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finding ways to buy votes.On the weekend, Rural Economic Development Minister Gudie Hutchings said that if Western and Prairie provinces elected more Liberal ministers to voice their concerns on federal carbon tax policies, maybe they could get a break on the carbon tax.“That's a discussion that we'll have down the road when we know that this one is working, but I can tell you Atlantic Caucus was vocal with what they've heard from their constituents, and perhaps they need to elect more Liberals in the Prairies so that we can have that conversation as well,” Hutchings told CTV’s Question Period host Vassy Kapelos in an interview.“And there it is… a Trudeau minister just admitted Saskatchewan families are being punished with the carbon tax because they don’t vote Liberal,” tweeted Moe.“It’s not about climate change, not about fairness, not about families, it is only about votes. This is the most divisive federal government Canada has ever had.”.When questioned about whether the federal government is considering exceptions in the policy for individuals outside Atlantic Canada or different types of home heating, Hutchings stated that it depends on the pilot project's results.Trudeau recently unveiled significant updates to the carbon tax.The Canadian government is now increasing the carbon tax rebate for rural households from 10% to 20% and introducing a three-year pause on the federal carbon tax for heating oil.Trudeau also revealed that the federal government will introduce new incentives to help people switch to electric heat pumps to make them more affordable. In Atlantic Canada, a pilot project will offer eligible households an initial payment of $250 and there will be a partnership with the provinces to establish an affordability program.When asked multiple times about the timing of Trudeau's announcement, which happened at the same time as a decline in the Liberal Party's popularity in Atlantic Canada since the introduction of the carbon tax in that region.Hutchings replied “this isn’t about polls, this is about people.”According to polling data from Abacus Data, the Liberals have seen a drop of six points in support in Atlantic Canada between June and September following the introduction of the carbon tax. During the same period, the Conservatives gained 11 points in the region.Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has strongly opposed the Liberal Party's carbon tax. Poilievre organized multiple "axe the tax" rallies across Canada recently and described Trudeau's recent announcement as a "flip-flop.".This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.