The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador is taking issue with a looming increase in federal carbon pricing planned by the Liberal government.
Furey, a Liberal, said the measure is “causing understandable worry” as people consider how they will manage the “mounting financial strain.” “I respectfully request that you consider pausing the implementation of the April 1st carbon tax increase – at least until inflation subsides, interest rates lower and related economic pressures on the cost of living sufficiently cool.”
The federal Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre have also been sharply critical of carbon pricing in general and the looming increase in particular.
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