Alberta Premier Calls for Ottawa to Suspend ‘Reckless’ Carbon Tax Increase During Parliamentary Committee Testimony

Appearing before a parliamentary committee, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith called for the federal government to suspend the April 1 carbon tax increase, calling it a “reckless” policy that is creating a crisis of Canadian unity. “Albertans and all Canadians need common sense compassion and responsible government to prevail. So I’m urging you today to heed the calls of Canadians across the country and suspend the increase in the carbon tax on April 1,” Ms. Smith said in her opening remarks to the Committee on Government Operations and Estimates on March 28. “This isn’t just reckless. It’s immoral and it’s inhumane, and the added pressure will ruin countless lives, futures, and dreams.”...