Guilbeault calls Saskatchewan premier 'immoral' for breaking carbon-price law

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Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Ottawa has to take action against Saskatchewan for breaking the federal carbon-pricing law.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said last week his province would not submit the money it owed for the carbon price on natural gas as required on Feb. 29.

"It's irresponsible and it's frankly immoral on his part. We can have disagreements about things like climate change, but to be so reckless is unspeakable, really." The Liberals were accused of making the decision based on politics, with their poll numbers on the East Coast tanking.Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips

The rebates are based on how much money is collected in each province, and will be lowered, he said, if less money comes in.Sask. residents could see smaller carbon rebate cheques says premier, federal ministerFormer prime minister Brian Mulroney dies at 84 'You ripped a hole in all our lives:' Families of victims speak at sentencing for Joseph George Sutherland

Premier Doug Ford’s government has voted down a NDP motion that would have committed them to remove tolls for transport truck drivers on Highway 407. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe expects residents could get less money back through the Canada Carbon Rebate following the province's decision not to remit the federal carbon tax on natural gas used for home heating.The 2024 federal budget will be presented on Tuesday, April 16, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Monday.

 

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