Freeland would ‘replace’ carbon price if Liberal leader, source says
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Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland would 'replace' the federal carbon price if she becomes the next Liberal party leader, Global News has confirmed.
Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland would “replace” the federal carbon price if she becomes the next Liberal party leader, a source close to her says.
Freeland, who resigned from the federal cabinet last month, has yet to reveal her intentions about the Liberal leadership race but said in a social media post on Wednesday that she is making calls and will “have much more to say very soon.”
A source close to Freeland told Global News on Thursday that “I would expect Chrystia to say over the next few days that she is ready to fight climate change.”
“She is ready to make difficult decisions to meet our emissions targets and make sure big polluters pay for their outsized emissions. But she will not fight Canadians on a policy they have been clear they do not support,” the source said.
“That’s why Chrystia Freeland will replace the consumer carbon price with a system that will work within our federation and will be developed collaboratively with provinces and territories. She looks forward to working together on fighting the climate crisis.”
CTV News first reported on the statement Thursday morning.
The federal carbon price charges consumers and industries for fuels like gasoline and natural gas. It is part of Ottawa’s efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Provinces where fossil fuels account for a greater share of electricity pay more in carbon pricing.
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