Automakers

Federal carbon tax seen as kick to Canadian auto manufacturing

Dennis DesRosiers, president of DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, said the new carbon tax, which adds about 4.4 cents per litre to gas in four provinces, likely won’t have a measurable impact on new vehicle sales.  (The Canadian Press)
April 24, 2019 02:03 PM

The federal government’s carbon tax, which went into effect in four provinces on April 1, could cost automakers millions of dollars and erode the competitiveness of auto manufacturing in Canada, say industry officials.

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