The carbon tax wasn’t supposed to be this controversial. So why are seemingly all Canadian politicians now disavowing it? I spoke with climate investigations reporter Carl Meyer about the origin story of the carbon pricing system, its purpose in curbing emissions and the difference between the consumer and industrial price. Then, I caught up with Ontario reporter Fatima Syed to make sense of what our leaders are saying about it right now. Oh, and what are the consequences if the price on carbon disappears completely? Watch the video below. This video is the first of many more to come for our team at The Narwhal. Want to make sure you don’t miss our latest work? Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and follow us on TikTok. Video source notes Corresponding time stampSource00:57The Guardian: Just 100 companies responsible for 71% of global emissions, study says01:45The Narwhal: What on earth just happened with B.C.’s carbon tax?02:59Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act03:12Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act — Fuel Charge Regulations03:21Canada Revenue Agency: fuel charge rates03:47Government of Canada: Output-Based Pricing System regulations03:53Government of Canada: Output-Based Pricing System overview04:11Government of Canada: quantification guidance for the Output-Based Pricing System regulations04:25Canada Revenue Agency: Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) for individuals05:06Government of Canada: Fuel Charge Proceeds Fund for Indigenous governments05:08Government of Canada: Canada Carbon Rebate rural top-up, 2024 and 202505:39Government of Canada: Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund06:02The Narwhal: Here’s where Canada’s new prime minister stands on the future of oil and gas08:20Canadian Climate Institute: Industrial carbon pricing the top driver of emissions reductions, new analysis shows Recent Posts Meet Manuel Baechlin, The Narwhal’s video producer April 2, 2025 6 min. read We’ve long been told our award-winning visual journalism should include videos that make the conversation… The rise and fall of the carbon tax, explained April 2, 2025 2 min. read We’re launching The Narwhal’s video work in 2025 with a deep dive into a tax… Docs reveal how much BC Hydro power new LNG and mining projects want. Who will pay for it? April 2, 2025 14 min. read Energy Minister Adrian Dix is touting electrifying industries like mining and LNG as key to…
The rise and fall of the carbon tax, explained
