Canada’s Climate Coalition Applauds B.C. Budget

Ottawa – Climate Action Network Canada, a coalition of more than 50
organizations from across the country, applauds Premier Campbell’s
decision to put a price on carbon pollution. The B.C. budget’s tax on
greenhouse gas emissions sets an important precedent for other
provinces to follow and helps to fill the void left by federal
inaction.

 

“This is a groundbreaking move and Premier Campbell deserves credit
for showing leadership where so many others have failed,” said Graham
Saul of Climate Action Network Canada.

 

“We hope other premiers and finance ministers across Canada are
watching B.C. closely,” said Gaile Whelan-Enns of Manitoba Wildlands.

 

The tax will be applied to activities such as producing and burning
gasoline, diesel, coal, propane, natural gas and home heating fuel. 
It will be “revenue neutral” meaning all money collected will be
returned to individuals and businesses through reductions in other
taxes.