In addition, 77% of Canadians are supporting our federal government in pursuing a national plan to meet the expected climate commitments. Meanwhile, 62% are in favour of a nation-wide carbon tax (Linnit 2016). This proves the majority of Canadians are encouraging the potential tax that is put in place to save our planet. According to Harvard professor George Mankiw, carbon tax is a great idea for every country to initiate since it would “steer people and businesses into utilizing more environmentally-friendly methods” (2016). As a Republican; he is part of the minority of the party who disagrees with the new president of the United States, Donald Trump, regarding whether or not carbon tax should be implemented in their country. Although the carbon tax will raise prices, it will create jobs moving forward and help the economy and the environment in the long
In addition, 77% of Canadians are supporting our federal government in pursuing a national plan to meet the expected climate commitments. Meanwhile, 62% are in favour of a nation-wide carbon tax (Linnit 2016). This proves the majority of Canadians are encouraging the potential tax that is put in place to save our planet. According to Harvard professor George Mankiw, carbon tax is a great idea for every country to initiate since it would “steer people and businesses into utilizing more environmentally-friendly methods” (2016). As a Republican; he is part of the minority of the party who disagrees with the new president of the United States, Donald Trump, regarding whether or not carbon tax should be implemented in their country. Although the carbon tax will raise prices, it will create jobs moving forward and help the economy and the environment in the long