44th Parl. 1st Sess.

September 20, 2022 10:00AM

Mr. Rick Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets, CPC)

Sep/20/22 2:47:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the minister does not know that the program only covers 3% of the people in Atlantic Canada. What are the other 97% supposed to do? Nova Scotia has surpassed the 2030 carbon reduction emission targets and will reach net zero by 2050 without a carbon tax. Nova Scotia is getting results with technology, not taxes. Why let outcomes drive the government's policy when it can increase taxes? The carbon tax will add 14¢ more a litre to home heating fuel when 40% of Atlantic Canadians are experiencing energy poverty. Will the Liberals listen to Premier Houston, implement his plan and commit to not imposing the ineffective carbon tax?

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Mr. Rick Perkins (South Shore—St. Margarets, CPC)

Sep/20/22 2:48:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, obviously the motto of the current government is fighting affordability. The Atlantic premiers are not being listened to. They are beating the government's targets, but it will not listen. Why will the current government not listen? Is it because it just wants more tax revenue and more money in the bank to spend on useless programs? When will it commit to not increasing taxes?

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