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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Prince Edward Islanders are expressing dissatisfaction with the upcoming carbon tax increase set to take effect on April 1, with some individuals acknowledging its necessity.“I don't like that the government just keeps taking and taking and taking from us,” she said. “I don't ever vote anymore because they do absolutely nothing for you. So, why they think this carbon tax is such a good thing is beyond me.
“I believe that the purpose of the carbon tax if I'm well informed, is to ensure that the larger emitters perhaps lessen their emissions so, that's our climate in general is less impacted by the production of carbon,” she said. The federal carbon price is set to go up by $15 on April 1, from $65 to $80 a tonne and that has raised concerns among many including Premier Dennis King.
“With April 1 fast approaching, I am requesting the federal government urgently act and revisit any further increase that would impact the cost of living for Islanders and Canadians. I truly believe that by working together, we can address the challenges of climate change and reduce our emissions, without implementing further increases to the Carbon Tax."
He also mentioned that the prime minister's response seemed to indicate that he did not take the letter well.
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