![]() ![]() That means we're investing more in Nova Scotians than we're collecting. Another one would be income tax," said Rankin. "There's a number of different things under the provincial control. at $569 and New Brunswick at $501.īut, there are options to provide relief, say the opposition Liberals. So the carbon tax makes things more expensive, but it won't modify behaviour, therefore it doesn't improve the planet," he said.Įven with quarterly rebates as the tax is fully phased-in over the next seven years, federal officials estimate Nova Scotians will be shelling out $635 more, with P.E.I. We still have to drive, we still have to heat our homes. Walking to work? Not an option for most Nova Scotians. Public transit? Not an option for most Nova Scotians. But in this province, a very rural province, we have to drive to work. Put a tax on it and maybe people won't do what we don't want them to do. "The carbon tax is meant to deter behaviours. ![]() Houston argues the carbon tax concept simply doesn't fit in the maritime region. I think it's just politics at this point, the last few days before it takes effect." "I think time is up for them to come up with a plan that's commensurate with the federal guidelines. We put forward a plan to the Federal government that is actually better for the environment and certainly more affordable for Nova Scotians, but that plan was rejected because it didn't include a carbon tax," said Houston.īut Rankin says the PC plan had other shortcomings. "We don't believe a carbon tax is necessary. Everything that needs to be moved from where it's produced or grown to a market is going to cost more," said Houston, noting none of the Atlantic premiers dispute the climate is changing and action does need to be taken. And that means that the price of everything will go up. Premier Tim Houston from his office in Pictou. It will punish Nova Scotians unnecessarily," said N.S. The steep hike in Nova Scotia was also predicted by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation last week.Ĭoncerned about a disproportionate impact around here, the four Atlantic Premiers wrote to the Prime Minister last week, requesting an urgent meeting and a delay in implementing the tax because of ongoing high inflation and an apparent discrepancy in the expected costs.ĬTV News reached out to the Prime Minister's office to confirm receipt of the letter and inquire whether a meeting was being arranged. are only expected to rise about three cents. "So, it'll be a 13 cent to 14 cent increase here." "Previously we negotiated the cap and trade system that limited the cost the pump to one cent a litre, while bringing in revenue to fight climate change, while everywhere else had the backstop, so six or seven cents a litre, and then they've increased to about ten cents, so you're going to see about a four cent increase, whereas here, we're going to see almost the full 14 cents," said Rankin. Liberal Environment & Climate Change Shadow Minister, Iain Rankin. "This will be the biggest jump anywhere in the country," said N.S. ![]() The federal charge is expected to impact Nova Scotians far more than its maritime neighbours, but the government and opposition have very different views on how to ease the burden for residents. ![]() "The gas prices have been pretty atrocious, especially when you're trying to get back and forth to work." "Pretty concerned, especially when you're driving a V-6," said Hay. Waiting for her husband at a north end gas station Monday, Andrea Hay couldn't help but notice the current price of gas around here, and balk at the idea it will be at least 12 cents higher Saturday morning. It seems unlikely Nova Scotians will be getting a last-minute reprieve from the federal carbon tax, set to take effect on Saturday. ![]()
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