Opinion: Carbon tax won't reduce competitiveness; other policies might

On June 1, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intentions to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. On this side of the border, Trump’s decision is sure to raise anxiety about Canadian competitiveness. Calls to abandon a carbon tax will only become louder.
In a world where its largest trading partner and competitor seems poised to shirk its climate responsibilities, Canada should be worried about competitiveness. But when it comes to policies crafted to reduce e