Poilievre Proposes to Trudeau a ‘No More Hikes’ Compromise on the Carbon Tax

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to “axe” the carbon tax, but in the meantime, he says the Liberal government should accept a compromise and pause the planned tax hikes in its fall economic statement. Mr. Poilievre told reporters on Nov. 17 that his party has three demands as the government is about to provide a budget update next week. “Until such time as we can have a carbon tax election—that I will win—I propose a compromise: no more hikes,” he said. “Don’t quadruple the tax, Mr. Trudeau. People can’t afford it.” The carbon tax currently adds over 14 cents to a litre of gasoline in most provinces, increases every year, and is projected to add over 37 cents to a litre by 2030. The Liberal government has also implemented the Clean Fuel Regulations, which also drive up the price of fuel....