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The Ontario Green Party is in favour of the federal carbon tax increase.
In a statement issued to myFM, President of the Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Constituency Association Steve Gabell shared his thoughts.
“We are in a climate emergency. Last year saw the worst wildfire season on record. An abnormally dry and warm winter threatens more of the same this year, and wildfires are already alight in the western provinces. 2023 shattered global records for the hottest year on record and scientists around the world are sounding the alarm bell.
It is beyond all doubt that burning fossil fuels is causing the climate crisis, and that we must reduce carbon emissions both rapidly and deeply. Putting a price on carbon is a necessary part of reducing emissions.
Greens will always prioritise the protection of our environment over short term political games. Ontario Greens are calling for a climate affordability plan to slash emissions while putting money back into peoples’ pockets through savings on household energy, transportation, and transit.”
