Federal Carbon Tax Increase (April 2025)
2025-04-01
EnvironmentLeaning Left (Score: -0.35)
TL;DR
The scheduled carbon price increase raised the cost per tonne from $80 to $90, prompting debate over affordability vs. emissions goals.
Brief
**Key points**: The federal backstop rose to $90/t. Average gasoline price impact 2¢/L. Seven provinces indicated they will return all rebates. Opposition parties argue inflationary pressure outweighs climate gains.
Deep Dive
### Background
Canada's carbon pricing framework (full markdown)