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Alberta Seeks Judicial Review of Federal Carbon Price Over Regional Exemptions

  • Alberta has applied for a judicial review, challenging Ottawa's carbon levy exemption on home heating oil as unfair, as the province relies heavily on natural gas.
  • Premier Danielle Smith argues the levy increases consumer costs in Alberta without rebates, impacting public services like schools.
  • Alberta claims Ottawa’s selective exemption undermines national carbon pricing standards.