Goodridge calls on all Alberta politicians to condemn Trudeau’s carbon tax hike
Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche MLA Laila Goodridge called on all Alberta politicians at all levels of government to join together and condemn the Trudeau government’s plan to hike the federal consumer carbon tax to $170 a tonne by 2030.
The planned increase – which would adversely impact Alberta – will come after the Trudeau Liberals explicitly promised not to increase the carbon tax during the 2019 federal election.
Goodridge – who represents tens-of-thousands of energy workers – said the increase would be devastating for industry and jobs in her constituency and across the province.
“Ottawa lied. As a result, nearly 100,000 Alberta jobs could disappear. It goes without saying that all politicians in our province should join together and stand against the Trudeau government’s plan to jack-up the carbon tax by 467 per cent. Ultimately, we are all on Team Alberta,” stated Goodridge Dec. 17.
Goodridge said Alberta is in the midst of a multitude of crises, and shouldn’t have to also absorb this sneak attack from Ottawa. She also said Alberta’s government is working successfully with industry on emissions management.
“Our province is fighting its way out of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. The last thing we need to worry about right now is carbon tax trickery from Ottawa that will raise the cost of everything. The time is now to raise our voices as elected officials and send a clear message to the Trudeau Liberals that we will not accept this.”