Alberta throne speech followed by bill to repeal provincial carbon tax

It’s part of what Kenney has called a spring of renewal to repeal several laws brought in by the former NDP government and to pass new rules to help businesses and entrepreneurs flourish.

“Promise made, promise kept. We campaigned on scrapping the job-killing carbon tax and Albertans responded loud and clear. We’re keeping our commitment to eliminate this tax grab to create jobs and put more money back into the pockets of hard-working Albertans.”

However, the federal government has already indicated that Ottawa will impose its own levy on greenhouse gas emissions if Alberta punts the provincial tax.

Kenney has said he will immediately challenge the constitutionality of the federal levy in court if that happens.

The sitting is also expected to see legislation introduced to cut the corporate tax, keep royalty rates consistent on oil and gas wells and to improve access to regulated trades and professions.

It is expected to last until the end of June, although the government has said it will sit into July if necessary to get the bills passed.

A full budget is to be introduced in the fall.

(The Canadian Press)

by The Canadian Press

Alberta throne speech followed by bill to repeal provincial carbon tax

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