By The Canadian Press

Premier Notley Defends Carbon Tax Again

May 26, 2016 | 8:20 AM

ALBERTA – Premier Rachel Notley is accusing the opposition Wildrose party of fomenting fear over her government’s carbon tax bill.

She’s dismissing accusations that the legislation contains invasive and arbitrary rules on search and seizure.

Bill 20 — which was introduced Tuesday — would give the province the legal power to hike taxes on heating bills and gas at the pumps to fund its new multibillion-dollar carbon levy, starting next year.

Wildrose critic Nathan Cooper says Notley is violating the sanctity of property and privacy that she once fought for in opposition.

Progressive Conservative Leader Ric McIver says he will fight to amend or remove the bill’s search provisions.

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