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B.C. NDP seeks to fast-track end of consumer carbon tax

British Columbia's politicians returned to the legislature to discuss eliminating the consumer carbon tax effective April 1, as stated by Premier David Eby.
Eby will ensure that large industrial emitters will still pay under the carbon-pricing system despite the tax elimination.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs against Canada starting April 2, leading to concerns of retaliatory measures from British Columbia's leadership.
Eby acknowledges the need for more safeguards after backlash against a controversial tariff response bill.

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B.C. Energy Minister expects carbon tax savings to be passed on to consumers

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NDP's fast-tracking isn’t enough to fix B.C.’s mining woes

B.C.’s mining potential is huge but regulatory uncertainty is scaring off investors. NDP fast-tracking won’t fix the bigger issue, argues Fraser Institute

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Vancouver Sun

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No excuse for last-minute rush to kill carbon tax in B.C.

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National Post

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Drivers can expect gas price to drop 17 cents, B.C. NDP says as end of consumer carbon tax hastened

British Columbia's government is fast-tracking the end of its consumer carbon tax ahead of the lifting of the federal equivalent on Tuesday, with Premier David Eby saying consumers should expect immediate price relief at gas pumps.

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