On Apr. 1, B.C.’s government said goodbye to its consumer carbon tax — that was first put in place in 2008 — to better align with the new federal government’s movement to remove the carbon tax across the country.
B.C. Premier David Eby gave his rationale for the removal of the carbon tax.
“People shouldn’t have to choose between climate action and being able to afford their bills.”
However, this legislation doesn’t go without criticism. Even though the Conservative Party has angled for the end of the tax, Peter Milobar, Member of Legislative Assembly for Kamloops-North Thompson, has spoken out about the quick change of mind by Eby.
“(We) obviously have been calling for the repeal of carbon tax for quite some time, and in fact, it’s quite interesting to see the epiphany that the Premier (David Eby) has had over carbon tax.”
The Green Party of Canada representatives weren’t too happy either as this takes away a critical tool in the fight against climate change.
Politics aside, the average driver will now be seeing the effects at the pump across B.C. — according to Abby News, gas prices have already fallen by approximately 17 cents per litre.
