Chris Warkentin, Member of Parliament for Grande Prairie – Mackenzie, characterized the April 1st increase to the Liberal Carbon tax as “devastating for Peace Country residents. 

The Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report this week disputed the Liberals claims that 8 in 10 Canadians get more money back from their carbon tax plan, the PBO report says, ‘most households will see a net loss.’

“After years of saying their carbon tax results in more money in the pockets of Canadians, it’s time for the Liberal government to admit that Canadian households are in fact paying more than they can afford and will continue to be unable to make ends meet because of the carbon tax.”

“These skyrocketing prices for life's essentials are unaffordable for most Canadians, but many families and seniors in the Peace Country are already at their breaking point and the carbon tax increase will be devastating.”

“During a time of out control inflation and people worrying about the price of food, gas, and groceries, Canadians can’t afford even higher costs from Trudeau’s carbon tax” said Warkentin.