A reader disputes the assumptions made in a recent article questioning the effectiveness of Canada's carbon tax.
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The article states that “the social cost of carbon in 2030 will be between US$19 and US$89 per tonne “and that Canada’s ultimate tax of $170 by 2030 is far too high.”We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Then individuals can make their own decision about whether they want to pay this higher cost or move to alternatives which would use less gasoline or natural gas, such as electric vehicles, solar installations or heat pumps. A carbon tax that reflects the actual cost of damage to the environment is necessary for that to happen. The article is also inaccurate when it states that Ottawa’s hard cap on emissions “prevents additional production of oil and gas.”Article content
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