Richard Lehoux at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee

On May 2nd, 2022. See this statement in context.

May 2nd, 2022 / 11:45 a.m.

Conservative

Richard Lehoux Conservative Beauce, QC

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I'd like to thank the witnesses for being with us this morning.

I have a question for Ms. Gowriluk.

The Parliamentary Budget Officer's report states that when the carbon tax reaches its target of $170 per tonne by 2030, it will have little effect on GHG emissions.

First of all, do you agree with this statement by the Parliamentary Budget Officer?

On the other hand, there are two options: either the money is refunded or the carbon tax is removed completely for propane and natural gas. What do you think would be the difference between those two options? What's your point of view on that?

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