The Carbon Tax: Canada's Misunderstood Environmental Policy

Episode notes

Since its implementation in 2019, the Federal Carbon Tax has sparked criticism from Conservative politicians and many Canadians over alleged fear that it is increasing the cost of living. On the other hand, Justin Trudeau's Government and environmentalists are arguing that by putting a price on carbon pollution, Canada is reducing its emissions and encouraging innovation. Who's right and who's wrong? Is the Canadian Carbon Tax causing inflation of goods and services? Is it really effective at lowering our carbon emissions? Why is it facing so much criticism? Join us for this IONA Asks episode as we unpack the Canadian Carbon Tax and answer the many questions around it with the expert in environmental policy Dr. Kathryn Harrison, Professor & McLean Family Chair in Canadian Studies at the University of British Columbia. An episode produced and edited by Gérémy Côté. This episode was recorded on Friday, October 25th, 2024. Editor's Note: at around 23min Professor Harrison misreported Canada’s Paris Agreement baseline as 2007. Canada's Paris Agreement baseline is 2005.