The more find out about carny more I like him solid Canadian with great family values I'm all in go liberal party 🥳
Yep. It’s a good political move. PP made decent environmental policy politically toxic, and even gave Carney a childish nickname: “carbon tax Carney.” So now, if he keeps banging on about carbon tax, he just looks like an idiot. Conservatives don’t want any climate policies.
Carney has environmental bona fides, so he will create replacement climate policy, I’m sure. But ending toxic policies early is smart, IMO.
Snowshadow shared this article last week. It’s a quick read, but it tells you a lot about Carney’s character and integrity. And his commitment to climate policy.
If you haven’t read it yet, here’s a link:
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/03/10/canada-mark-carney-55-things-00216478
@CanadianCrone @GottaLaff I am an eternal optimist, particularly at the beginning of someone's political career when you tend to be the most ambitious. I would have preferred the consumer carbon tax to remain indefinitely, however, I think it has at least started the engine of decarbonization in the consumer space. Electrification of the car fleet is ongoing and inevitable now.
The next biggest source is industry. So I really hope Carney holds the line there and uses it to speed that transition.
@GottaLaff I liked the carbon tax, as implemented. Feels like we are going backwards.
But.. in the face of US threats, it's a fair move for the moment. :(
@GottaLaff @cowman Short term move aimed at sucking the wind out of Pierre's Axe the Tax rallying cry.
Carbon pricing will remain in Canada in one form or another and Canadians will receive their April rebate cheques.
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