Open Letter: Correcting the Conservative narrative on BC’s carbon price
In recent weeks, the leader of the Conservative Party has toured British Columbia, claiming that should he ever be Prime Minister, he will “Axe the Tax” on carbon pricing.
But he must know that BC runs its own carbon price that predates the federal version by more than a decade.
BC’s price on pollution has been in place since 2008. That’s almost as long as Mr. Poilievre has been collecting a public paycheque as a Member of Parliament.
If the BC provincial government’s carbon pricing plan has been in place for fifteen years, how exactly does Mr. Poilievre intend to “Axe the Tax” in BC?
It’s easy: he doesn’t.
Mr. Poilievre is blatantly spreading misinformation about the carbon pollution price to British Columbians. As Prime Minister, he would have no power to tell BC to eliminate its carbon pricing plan. If the Conservative Leader is implying that he can tell BC’s Premier what to do and to cancel the carbon price, he should explain in detail how he plans to accomplish this.
The climate crisis is a serious reality we’re facing. We just witnessed the most dangerous wildfire season on record, which is being fueled by climate change. Mr. Poilievre has been the leader of the Conservative Party for over a year and still has not put forward a climate plan. In a summer when BC has lost 2.48 million hectares of forests, homes, and communities, his lack of action disrespects the plight of British Columbians.
John Aldag
Member of Parliament for Cloverdale-Langley City
Contacts:
Megan Waddington
Constituency Assistant
Office of John Aldag, Member of Parliament