This column was originally published in the Winnipeg SunBy Todd MacKay (Prairie Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation) and Robin Speer (Executive Director of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association)
There's a lack of logic in Manitoba's carbon tax debate and it's causing uncertainty for farmers.
In other western provinces, the debate is clear. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley sincerely believes her carbon tax will help the environment. Neighboring Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall opposes the tax as economically harmful and environmentally ineffective.
