Ottawa responds to Alberta’s application for judicial review of carbon price – Brandon Sun

EDMONTON – The federal government says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s application for a judicial review of Ottawa’s carbon tax is nothing more than political posturing.

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault and Justice Minister Arif Virani say it is disappointing but not surprising that Smith has embarked on a “political demonstration” ahead of this weekend’s United Conservative Party leadership review.

They say the temporary exemption for home heating oil is meant to give time to switch to cheaper home heating methods, and the Supreme Court has upheld the legality of the tax.

A family of four in Alberta will receive $1,800 this year through the largest carbon rebate in the country, Liberal ministers added.

Smith announced earlier this week that the United Conservative Party government is seeking a judicial review of Ottawa’s carbon tax exemption on home heating oil.

Smith says the exemption is unfair to Albertans who rely on natural gas to heat their homes.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2024.