What is 'carbon tax 2.0' and how will axing it boost Canadians' income? Here's what we know

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) as “carbon tax 2.0,” claiming it adds costs to gasoline and exacerbates the cost of living crisis. While the CFR incentivizes cleaner fuel production, Poilievre argues it could raise household expenses by up to $136 annually, suggesting its removal would increase Canadians’ disposable income.

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