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Carbon tax reversal will come back to bite

The Liberals' backflip may have been an attempt to change the public’s mind and give them another chance. But the party had best hope it doesn’t trip and fall as a result.

Editorial
November 6, 2023

Editorial | November 6, 2023

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Carbon tax reversal will come back to bite

The Liberals' backflip may have been an attempt to change the public’s mind and give them another chance. But the party had best hope it doesn’t trip and fall as a result.

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Senate passes pared-down version of bill on carbon tax exemptions for farmers

Senate passes pared-down version of bill on carbon tax exemptions for farmers

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Carbon tax reversal will come back to bite

The Liberals' backflip may have been an attempt to change the public’s mind and give them another chance. But the party had best hope it doesn’t trip and fall as a result.

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