You would have to live under a rock in this country if you haven’t heard the clarion call, “Axe the tax!’ The federal government’s latest increase to the carbon tax is set to rise on April 1st. First introduced in 2019 at $20 a tonne, the latest increase will see it rise from $65 a tonne to $80 a tonne. Has it become Politicized? Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre calls it a 23% increase. The Liberals point out it’s about 3 cents a litre. Our Unpublished Vote question asks: Do you receive the Canada Carbon Rebate? Yes NoUnsure You can cast your vote on this topic at Unpublished.vote. Don’t forget to email your MP afterwards using our tool to them why you think what you do. All comments on the Unpublished.ca website will be entered into a draw for a one-year membership. You can log on and vote right now at Unpublished.vote and have your voice heard. Guests: Joining us to discuss the carbon tax is: Christopher Ragan, Associate Professor and Director, Max Bell School of Public Policy, McGill UniversityRalph Torrie, Director of Research for Corporate KnightsJon Roe, Angus Reid Institute

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