Overview
On October 23, 2018, The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
announced the Government of Canada's intention to ensure that
that there is a price on carbon pollution across Canada in 2019 and
implement a fuel charge in jurisdictions that do not have systems
meeting a federal standard, or in those that voluntarily adopt it.
In Toronto, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that Ontario,
New Brunswick, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan will be subject to the
federal pollution pricing system in 2019.
Prime Minister Trudeau stated:
"The effects of climate change are everywhere, and they
are a constant reminder of the need to act now. While climate
change is the biggest challenge of this generation, it also
provides the opportunity to do better while growing the economy. We
are investing in Canadian companies that are on the forefront of
clean technologies, and are working with provinces, territories,
and municipalities to provide Canadians with more clean energy
options.
