A growing dispute between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several provincial premiers, including Ontario's Doug Ford and Alberta's Jason Kenney, is intensifying over Trudeau's carbon tax policy. Ontario and Alberta have spearheaded a coalition of provinces demanding a first ministers' meeting to discuss the carbon tax, which they argue should be scrapped entirely. Trudeau, however, has defended the policy, suggesting that the majority of Canadians would benefit from rebates unless they have extravagant lifestyles, such as owning a giant mansion, an indoor swimming pool, and three big personal cars. This standoff has led to a public exchange of accusations, with Trudeau blaming Ford for the necessity of the carbon tax, attributing it to the dismantling of Ontario's cap and trade program by Ford's administration. The conflict has escalated with five provincial premiers sending personal letters to Trudeau, urging an emergency meeting to address their concerns.
Justin Trudeau's government is crumbling. A Liberal premier has asked Trudeau to meet with premiers on his carbon tax. Trudeau's response: "We had a meeting in 2016" While Canadians are struggling to afford groceries, this dictator continues to lie and destroy Canada. 🚨🚨🚨 https://t.co/R91NH5nPbv
Five provincial premiers have personally sent letters to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, urging him to convene an emergency first ministers’ meeting to discuss the carbon tax. https://t.co/6XH0O3307N
💡PREDICTION: Justin Trudeau is going to pick a huge fight with Doug Ford and trying to force upzoing in Ontario with Federal emergency legislation.... maybe caps on devlopment fees and auto-approvals of modular designs.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to defend the carbon tax but appears to have slipped up in response to questions from the press. FULL STORY: https://t.co/s8HKH14Q08 https://t.co/9BoP5YFIPc
Ontario and Alberta have joined the list of provinces asking for a first ministers meeting devoted to the carbon tax. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that it was incumbent on the feds to scrap the entire pollution pricing system #cdnpoli https://t.co/H0JZPMImct
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asked for details on his letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in which the premier requested a meeting with the PM to discuss the carbon tax. https://t.co/YypMXRLu0g
#REPORT: Justin Trudeau claims Doug Ford is responsible for imposing his carbon tax on Ontario, saying it only exists "because he got rid of the cap and trade program" implemented by disgraced former premier Kathleen Wynne. https://t.co/gZCQhwKDn5
With premiers demanding a meeting with the PM, Trudeau shuts down the idea. He then defends his carbon tax, stating unless "you have a giant mansion, an indoor swimming pool and three big personal cars," you're getting more back from rebates. https://t.co/dh39RL8IFZ https://t.co/Qfatqi507v
Ontario and Alberta have joined the list of provinces asking for a first ministers meeting devoted to the carbon tax. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that it was incumbent on the feds to scrap the entire pollution pricing system #cdnpoli #abpoli https://t.co/H0JZPMHOmV
Ontario and Alberta have joined the list of provinces asking for a first ministers meeting devoted to the carbon tax. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that it was incumbent on the feds to scrap the entire pollution pricing system #onpoli #cdnpoli https://t.co/H0JZPMHOmV
Justin Trudeau is angering Canada’s premiers with his legacy projects. Inside the fight between provinces and the prime minister, @TondaMacC reports. https://t.co/xwxGmlMQeu #cdnpoli Find out more at https://t.co/xofn4ZIXij https://t.co/v8lJbUNUOD
Justin Trudeau is angering Canada's premiers with his legacy projects. Inside the fight between provinces and the prime minister #cdnpoli https://t.co/dHwdPlMhii