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The Carbon Tax for Dummies – Part 2 -How is Industry Treated and Will the Plan Work?

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Introduction This article is a continuation of an outline of the basics of Alberta and Canada's carbon pricing plans that began in "The Carbon Tax for Dummies - Part 1" The Alberta carbon plan is based on its policy report, "The Climate Leadership Plan", or the "CLP". The federal government based its policies on the… Continue reading The Carbon Tax for Dummies – Part 2 -How is Industry Treated and Will the Plan Work?

The Carbon Tax For Dummies – Part 1 -Why Do We Need It and What Will We Pay?

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My son’s soccer team played in a tournament in Gothenburg this past summer. As we got to know the city and Swedish countryside, I was in awe of the number of wind turbines and the extensive use of their efficient, clean, public transit system. Back home, Canadians appear to be struggling to accept the $30/tonne… Continue reading The Carbon Tax For Dummies – Part 1 -Why Do We Need It and What Will We Pay?