I disagree with this proposal for three reasons:
- cap and trade is an effective approach to address climate change
- the proceeds from cap and trade were being used to fund climate friendly programs
- the impacts of cancellation have not been assessed and could be very costly
I am not in favour of the carbon tax: I think other models that are not based on punishing consumers for purchasing what is still a vital necessity would be a more positive method. Perhaps, the PEI model can be looked into.
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To quote from a recent review on the topic from the New York Review of Books: "if we fail to act with the utmost urgency to slow climate change, we will invite catastrophe on all humanity".
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I would like to see polluters pay, this seems the only sensible course. Otherwise perhaps incentives for environmentally conscious consumers and businesses is in order. We tax cigarettes and beer because these things are detrimental to society and so is pollution.
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I am a PhD physicist who follows the climate change science closely, and I am very distressed at the cancellation of the cap-and-trade system without any announcement of a replacement that will be as effective at reducing the greenhouse gases that cause climate change.
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Climate change is the most serious issue facing us to today with the exception of nuclear war.
Getting rid of Cap And Trade will
(a) leave us poorly viewed by more prograssive nations
(b) stimulate antiquated industry in Ontario while hindering more progressive businesses.
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As a citizen increasingly concerned about weather events and the unpredictability of their impacts on our communities it is imperative that political leadership be exercised that at the very least allows for the careful reconsideration of the passing of Bill 4.
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Please invest in climate change prevention for the sake of our children and future generations. Please review the data and respond to the rate of change with investment now through cap and trade policy.
I strongly disagree with the proposal to cancel the Cap and Trade program. Climate change mitigation is of the utmost importance, and I believe Cap and Trade is the most effective means of reducing carbon emissions at source. The proposal to cancel this program is misguided.
It's a reasonable and acceptable cost of doing something to combat climate change.
We need and more. What we don't need is the lack vision being shown by our new government.
I can not understand why the Premier wants to roll back environmental benefits that are also economically sound. This seems like a politicised move to demonstrate how little Ontario cares for the environment and health.
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Ontario needs to have a form of carbon tax, even if it means returning the revenue to the taxpayers of Ontario. Reducing other taxes will make it revenue This way we all benefit, including the climate.
Don't cancel the environmental initiatives. They are good for a progressive change away from fossil fuels. We need to see $5/litre gas costs to encourage conservation and the transition off fossil fuels. Leave it in the ground.
I completely disagree with the cancellation with this program. It is irresponsible, and can only be described as a thoughtless action carried out by this government.
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