The federal government says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s
application for a judicial review of Ottawa’s carbon levy is nothing
more than political posturing.
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault and Justice Minister Arif
Virani say it’s disappointing, but not surprising, that Smith is
engaging in a “political stunt” ahead of her United Conservative Party
leadership review this weekend.
“She knows full well that the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour
of carbon pricing,” they said in a statement to The Canadian Press
Wednesday ...
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No more than a few days after the province hosted its much-touted summit to discuss the continuing impact of U.S. softwood tariffs, and with Statistics Canada reporting another decline in BC’s softwood production, the axe has fallen on West Fraser Timber’s 100 Mile House mill. Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo–Chilcotin , says the devastation now hitting the South Cariboo is what happens when government ignores every warning sign coming from the forest sector. “One hundred and sixty-five people in 100 Mile House just lost their jobs,” said Doerkson. “That’s 165 families wondering how they’ll pay their bills and whether they can stay in their own community. The ripple effect will hit every business on main street, from the gas stations and restaurants to the grocery stores.” “The Minister’s thoughts and prayers aren’t enough for those families facing unimaginable hardship. It’s time this minister did his job and not another photo op,” said Doerkson. “The Minister thinks the ...
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