If Canadians pay a carbon tax and the Americans don’t then the emissions and the associated jobs and economic activity simply shift to the US.  This is why the Harper government was waiting to move in lock step with the US.  As we know “Canada is back” and under the Trudeau government there is no need to follow the American lead.  We can march to our own tune and bask in the glory of world adulation and get pats on the back from our own CBC.  It is truly a wonderful situation made for those of us who see ourselves as morally superior.  It is a shame that young families will falter due to a poor economy and the poor among us will suffer due to rising costs.  I just hope they understand that what is being done is for the common good and that we as Canadians will be able to hold our heads high and be even more smug.  It is so worth it.