New Carbon Tax Receives Praise, Sparks Criticism

From cbc.ca: ” An environmental group praised the B.C. government for putting a price on carbon emissions but the opposition said the carbon tax introduced in Tuesday’s budget is not revenue neutral to low-income earners. Finance Minister Carole Taylor announced in Victoria that as part of the new tax plan, carbon-based fuels — including gasoline, diesel, natural gas and home heating fuel — will be taxed at $10/tonne of greenhouse gases generated, starting July 1.” New Carbon Tax Receives Praise, Sparks Criticism