Presenting Petition (9 May 2023)

From Hansard (9 May 2023)

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Ending the Federal Carbon Tax

Mr. Keisig: — We, the undersigned residents of the province of Saskatchewan, wish to bring to your attention the following: that the NDP [New Democratic Party]-Liberal federal tax on carbon continues to make life more expensive for Saskatchewan residents; that the federal Liberal-NDP coalition government continues to be disingenuous with the rhetoric surrounding the carbon tax; and that according to the parliamentary budget officer’s analysis, “Most households will pay more in fuel charges and GST, as well as receiving slightly lower incomes, than they will receive in climate action incentive payments.”

Despite promises from the federal government that the tax would remain revenue neutral and that families would benefit, the reality is that families are paying more than they receive.

We, in the prayer that reads as follows, respectfully request that the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan take the following action: to call upon the Government of Canada to immediately end the federal carbon tax and support Saskatchewan’s development as a global supplier of food, fuel, and fertilizer.

The below undersigned are residents of Regina and Balgonie. I do so submit, Mr. Speaker.

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