The Real Cost of the Industrial Carbon Tax

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Canada’s industrial carbon tax is set to rise again, and it’s sparking a lot of debate about what that means for the economy. Critics argue it could lead to higher costs, reduced investment and pressure on jobs. Ross McKitrick, professor in the Department of Economics and Finance, specializing in environmental economics at the University of Guelph, joins the show to break down the real cost to Canadians of the industrial carbon tax.
2 Apr 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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