4 July 2008
Taxing carbon: Canadian province punishes petrol
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We all want to reduce our carbon footprint but will we pay the price? What politician in his or her right mind would introduce a carbon tax when petrol prices are skyrocketing? The provincial government of British Columbia is either visionary or crazy-brave because as of July 1 it's placed itself between the bowser and the motorist in a bid to cut emissions. But there's a sweetener: C$100 paid to all, upfront, referred to as a 'Climate Action Dividend', and the promise of more tax cuts to follow. Critics say it's environmental hush money, but the BC government says there's no going back.
Guests
Alison Bailie
Senior Technical Policy Advisor, Pembina Institute
Further Information
Presenter
Peter Mares
Producer
James Panichi
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