432-01216 (Environment)
Petition to the House of Commons
We, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada, draw the attention of the House of Commons to the following:
Whereas, the Liberals promised that they wouldn't increase the carbon tax during the 2019 Federal Election, but they have gone against their word;
Whereas, during a global pandemic, the federal government is planning to add to and increase the carbon tax by 240%, which severely impacts and penalizes those who don't have public transit options, along with those living in rural and farming communities;
Whereas, CBC has reported that the carbon tax will force gas prices at the pump to increase more than 37 cents per litre;
Whereas, this increased carbon tax will further raise the cost of heating and groceries for all Canadian families especially those living in the west and north;
Whereas, several provinces have challenged the overreach and constitutionality of the Federal government imposing a carbon tax; and
Whereas, instead of working and cooperating with the provinces, the Federal government is trying to bring about a one-size-fits-all policy in addressing the climate.
Therefore we, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to:
1. Respect its election promise by not increasing the carbon tax, which disproportionately attacks the livelihoods and wellbeing of rural and western Canadians;
2. Develop a plan to protect the climate and environment, by cooperating with the provinces, instead of imposing a tax that may be unconstitutional;
3. Support and cooperate with businesses in developing made-in-Canada solutions and green technologies; and
4. Support and speedily pass Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel), which exempts qualifying farmers from having to pay the carbon tax on their fuel.
- Presented to the House of Commons
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Arnold Viersen
(Peace River—Westlock)
June 22, 2021 (Petition No. 432-01216)
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