BC Needs a Carbon Tax!
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The carbon tax announced in February 2008's budget was truly remarkable: it covers all fossil fuels, it contains a clear schedule of future increases, there are GST style rebates for low income families, and revenue neutrality is laid out in a clear and transparent fashion.

This was a true leadership move by BC in the fight against climate change and this province is now at the forefront of environmental price reform in North America.

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BC Needs a Carbon Tax!
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Common Interest -
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The carbon tax announced in February 2008's budget was truly remarkable: it covers all fossil fuels, it contains a clear schedule of future increases, there are GST style rebates for low income families, and revenue neutrality is laid out in a clear and transparent fashion.

This was a true leadership move by BC in the fight against climate change and this province is now at the forefront of environmental price reform in North America.

There is a continuing need for public support on this... (read more)
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This measure still needs a show of public support!

There is an ongoing backlash, as well as misrepresentation -- intentional or otherwise -- of what these changes mean, so please consider registering your support with the major newspapers:

* letters@tc.canwest.com
* letters@globeandmail.com
* sunletters@png.canwest.com
* provletters@png.canwest.com

Please also write to your local newspaper to express your support for the measure. British Columbians need to hear directly from people they know and respect that the carbon tax is a good idea.

The NDP opposition has also been highly critical of the carbon tax. Please take a minute to let the opposition leader and finance critic know you support this tax shift, and ask them to be specific and factually correct in their criticisms of the carbon tax so that we can all work to improve it to best serve the needs of all British Columbians.

* carole.james.mla@leg.bc.ca (NDP leader)
* bruce.ralston.mla@leg.bc.ca (finance critic)