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Originally Posted by Nyah
I'd imagine their plan is to contest the federal carbon tax as unconstitutional, much like Saskatchewan is in the midst of doing.
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And in the meantime, the federal plan would be imposed, much as it is in Saskatchewan as of April 1. Even if the feds lose in court, they will appeal the decision, and keep the legislation in place during the appeal period (as a "voluntary registration", with massive penalties to those who don't register should the courts eventually uphold the feds plan).
Also, does it seem like good policy making to put all your eggs in the court challenge basket, especially in light of the TMX decision by the Federal Court of Appeal? Does SK (and Kenney, I guess), really think that the court that ruled against a resource expansion project is going to uphold a decision to repeal a pollution tax? I think not.