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Nationwide Protests Erupt Over Carbon Tax Increase, Impacting Major Highways



Nationwide protests erupted over the federal government's decision to raise the consumer carbon price by $15 per tonne, reaching $80 per tonne, effectively increasing fuel costs. Demonstrators, expressing frustration with the escalating cost of living, rallied across Canada, impacting traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway and at several provincial borders. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized the hike as exacerbating affordability issues, while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlighted the compensatory increase in quarterly rebate checks for Canadians. The protests, echoing sentiments of financial strain, saw participation from various community members, including a notable presence near government buildings and strategic highways, underscoring a call for reconsideration of the carbon tax amidst economic challenges.




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