In Saskatchewan, low-income residents are expressing concern over the loss of carbon rebates, feeling 'a little screwed' following the provincial government's decision to refuse sending Ottawa the federal carbon levy funds from natural gas, a move that was initially promised to offer taxpayers relief. This has sparked a significant backlash, with Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault labeling the action as 'immoral' and 'reckless' for violating federal law regarding the carbon price on home heating. Guilbeault's remarks led to further controversy, with Smith slamming Guilbeault for calling the Saskatchewan Premier 'immoral'. The situation has intensified political tensions, with one premier threatening to dismantle Justin Trudeau's carbon levy, a key component of the Liberal's climate policy, now at risk of collapse.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault wants decisive action against the carbon tax dodgers in Saskatchewan, but their government could care less — even with the prospects of serving jail time. https://t.co/gvPnadmcne
Smith slams Guilbeault after he called the Saskatchewan Premier “immoral” for refusing to pay carbon tax money the province owes. https://t.co/Q1kdTjVg3C
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says it is "immoral" and "reckless" for Saskatchewan to violate federal law by not paying the carbon price on home heating. READ MORE: https://t.co/gVfX5ugln2 https://t.co/gVfX5ugln2
Saskatchewan not paying federal carbon price is ‘immoral’: Guilbeault https://t.co/AD9gzKoYou https://t.co/7cHXbilTzN
Guilbeault calls Saskatchewan premier 'immoral' for breaking carbon-price law https://t.co/ZqU86mNlPz
One premier is threatening to kill Justin Trudeau's controversial carbon levy. What happens if he succeeds? The Liberal's signature climate policy has been at the locus of political bickering for months. It's at risk of falling apart. https://t.co/tKdloq1H9F
Saskatchewan low-income residents 'a little screwed' by loss of carbon rebate https://t.co/Gihd1zK3KW
Saskatchewan residents with low incomes worry about not getting carbon rebate https://t.co/vzZfrrnDzJ https://t.co/9XLPZcnBqA
The Saskatchewan government has officially refused to send Ottawa federal carbon levy funds from natural gas after promising taxpayers relief. Read more: https://t.co/DX0FSBfhwg https://t.co/nO8t6EMBhp