New Brunswick adopts Ottawa’s carbon pricing plan, but premier isn’t happy about it
“As we have said from the outset, the federal carbon tax has and will continue to result in higher prices on everything,” the premier said in a statement.
“We remain concerned the tax will continue to have a larger impact on individuals, businesses, and the economy.” Higgs said he expects New Brunswick residents to receive rebate cheques similar to those sent to P.E.I. and Nova Scotia, which he says amount to $960 and $992 respectively for a family of four on annual basis.
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