Manitoba’s price on carbon will be up for discussion down the road: Trudeau
WINNIPEG — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s happy that Manitoba has put a price on carbon emissions even though the province doesn’t plan to keep pace with Ottawa’s climate change plan.
Trudeau was in Winnipeg Tuesday and met with Premier Brian Pallister behind closed doors.
Before the meeting, Trudeau said he is pleased a conservative premier has acknowledged the need to put a price on pollution and understands the need to fight climate change.
Manitoba is adopting a $25-per-tonne flat carbon tax that will not rise to $50 a tonne by 2022 as dictated by Ottawa.