The premiers, by and large, have been foot-dragging on this issue, due to perceived political risk, and perhaps wilful ignorance, in the case of some.  Gordon Campbell in BC, whatever you may think of him, was courageous and principled in bringing forward a carbon tax years ago, and BC's emissions decreased, without harm to the economy.  In fact BC has the best economic performance nationally.  Clark has then dragged her feet on any subsequent measures, despite the support of the BC population for the carbon tax.  There is an example of a premier completely lacking courage and conscience.

I'm glad Mr Trudeau is pushing this forward, but wish he'd started it at $30 per ton instead.  Canada needs serious action on climate change.  The amount of cost this adds to a litre of gas is not even discernible against the backdrop sharp upticks in gas costs every time the retailers feel they can get away with it.  At least here the revenues can be used for public good, not pure profit.