Editor,
Re: Robert Davies letter to the editor, PAN letters, April 11
As Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax continues to increase on the backs of British Columbians and Canadians, so too does the misinformation by its proponents.
The Vancouver Sun confirms that B.C.’s federally mandated carbon tax will raise $9 billion over three years and only credit back $3.5 billion. This is a $5.5-billion net cost to British Columbians struggling with the price of gas, groceries, and home heating. Last count, 200,000 per month are relying on B.C. food banks to feed their families.
In Penticton, Ottawa and here at home, I repeatedly advocate for alternatives that produce results, including LNG for export and domestic use, carbon capture, and the reduction of plastic waste. Canada produces 1.4 per cent of the world’s emissions; the world needs Canadian energy.
Conservatives believe in transformation, not transition; technology, not taxes; led by the private sector.
Canada must pursue traditional and alternative energy sources to support innovation in industries like hydrogen, biofuels, wind, solar, nuclear, and tidal.
Seventy per cent of Canadians and seven out of 10 premiers (including the Liberal premier of Newfoundland and Labrador) agree with Conservatives. Mainstreet Research recently polled British Columbians on the carbon tax dispute between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and Premier Eby: 54 per cent agreed with our position to spike the April 1 carbon tax hike; only 34 per cent agreed with the premier.
Conservatives will continue to fight against Justin Trudeau’s failed carbon tax and our position on its alternatives is clear.
Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay, MP South Surrey-White Rock