BC’s consumer carbon tax is gone, but what about the industrial carbon tax?
We Axed the Tax! We removed the consumer carbon tax in BC! It’s gone—rather than increased on April Fool’s Day. It’s removed—rather than be adjusted to ZERO like the federal carbon tax (which could just as easily be hiked again). We can all breathe a collective sigh of instant relief—at the pumps and in terms of home heating too. This should also translate into lower, or at least stable, costs for food and other goods. It should take some pressure off. But will it? That remains the question—and it’s the reason our team, the Official Opposition, debated this bill until 1:30 in the morning on April 1st. It’s no secret that governments often fail to anticipate the unintended consequences of even well-meaning policy. One of my roles here in Victoria, as part of the Official Opposition, is to critique and—yes—criticize the government’s actions. By asking tough questions and analyzing legislation, we’re holding them accountable, with the goal of making life better for British Columbians. While some constituents may hear snippets and think we’re just being negative or offering no solutions, this is, in fact, a critical part of our job. For the Conservative caucus, removing the carbon tax and putting